M4.4 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Miyagi, Neighboring Prefectures, No Tsunami Expected
12:22 JST, December 16, 2025
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday. No tsunami was expected from the earthquake.
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