Japan has issued a tsunami advisory following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern Pacific region on Sunday. The quake, which occurred at approximately 5:03 PM local time (0803 GMT) off the coast of Iwate, prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to warn of potential tsunami waves up to one meter (three feet) high. The US Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a slightly higher magnitude of 6.8. The JMA has urged residents to stay away from coastal areas, as offshore tsunami waves have already been observed. National broadcaster NHK echoed this warning, emphasizing the immediate danger. Live television feeds, however, showed calm seas in the region. The area is still haunted by the memory of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, which claimed approximately 18,500 lives and triggered a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima plant. Japan, located on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, experiencing around 1,500 tremors annually. While most are mild, the potential for significant damage remains, depending on the quake’s location and depth.