A major earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on January 1, 2026, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to assess the event and leading the government response.
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Updated Jan 1
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What happened
A major earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on January 1, 2026, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to assess the event and leading the government response.
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The entities involved
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Japan Meteorological Agency
independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan
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Iwate Prefecture
prefecture of Japan
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North Pacific Ocean
northern part of the Pacific Ocean
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