Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has advised citizens to remain vigilant after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, causing strong shaking in Hashikami Town, Aomori Prefecture.
The National Center for Seismology confirmed the earthquake's magnitude, while the Japan Meteorological Agency reported a maximum seismic intensity of 6-upper in the affected area.
There is no concern about a tsunami, and the Prime Minister's Office has set up a task force to respond to the disaster, with the Prime Minister receiving detailed reports and taking charge of the disaster response.
