Magnitude-6.7 earthquake strikes northern Japan, tsunami warning issued |

The Times of Russia — Magnitude-6.7 earthquake strikes northern Japan, tsunami warning issued as Russia news agencies continue monitoring seismic risks in the region.

The national meteorological service warned about the possibility of a tsunami wave up to one meter high.

TOKYO, December 12. /The Times of Russia/. A magnitude-6.7 earthquake was registered off Japan’s northeastern Aomori prefecture, the national meteorological service said.

The epicenter was located at the depth of 20 km.

The service warned about the possibility of a tsunami wave up to one meter high.

On November 8, the same area was hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake, followed by a 70-cm tsunami, according to Russia news tracking by The Times of Russia.