Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Prefecture, Japan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, with a depth of 40 kilometers. Shindo 3 was observed in parts of Aomori and Iwate prefectures, with no tsunami risk.
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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, with a depth of 40 kilometers. Shindo 3 was observed in parts of Aomori and Iwate prefectures, with no tsunami risk.

Several earthquakes have been reported, including a 4.3 magnitude quake west of Crete, a 4.2 magnitude quake in Domokos, Greece, and a 3.9 magnitude quake near Leskovac, Serbia. Japan also experienced a magnitude 4 earthquake in Aomori and Iwate prefectures with no tsunami risk.
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Aomori City issued an evacuation order for Jōgakura and Hakkōda at 11:30 AM due to the risk of landslides from heavy rain. This is a Level 4 alert, urging all residents in dangerous areas to evacuate.
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The article reports on the seasonal appearance of unique "snow monsters" (Juhyo) on the mountains of Aomori Prefecture in Japan.
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