Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Occurs in Northern Inland Akita Pref.; JMA Reports No Tsunami Risk

19:37 JST, January 9, 2026

An earthquake with its hypocenter in northern inland Akita Prefecture occurred around 6:56 p.m. on Friday, registering a seismic intensity of 4 in Kazuno City in the prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no risk of a tsunami occurring from this earthquake. The focus was approximately 10 kilometers deep, and the magnitude is estimated to have been 4.3.