Monday Earthquake’s Epicenter in Same Area as Other Recent Major Temblors, Same Type as 2011 Quake
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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Monday Earthquake’s Epicenter in Same Area as Other Recent Major Temblors, Same Type as 2011 Quake
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on Monday was a trench-type earthquake, according to experts, based on its location and depth. This is the same type as the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
