The recent major earthquake in Japan struck offshore in the Pacific Ocean, northeast of the main island of Honshu, off the coast of Aomori Prefecture in the Sanriku region.

Location details

The epicenter was located in the ocean off northeastern Japan, roughly tens of kilometers off Aomori’s coast in the Sanriku area, which faces the Pacific.

This offshore location led to tsunami warnings along parts of the northern Pacific coastline, including areas of Aomori, Iwate, and Hokkaido.

If you meant another quake

Japan experiences frequent earthquakes, including smaller ones recorded near Hachinohe and other northern coastal areas on December 9, 2025.

If you were asking about a different day or year, saying the date or any city name you heard in the news would help narrow down which specific earthquake you mean.