The star shows the location of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's eastern Noda region on Dec. 31, 2025. USGSA magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook the waters off Japan’s eastern Noda region on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake marks the latest in a series of tremors that have kept the earthquake-prone nation on edge.

The quake occurred at a depth of 12 miles beneath the sea surface. The location falls within an area that has experienced heightened seismic activity in recent months, though immediate reports indicated no tsunami threat or major damage from the event.

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