Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Jolts Japan's Noda Region on New Year's Eve

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's eastern Noda region on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, occurring at a depth of 19.3 km, prompted no immediate tsunami warning or reports of damage or casualties.

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