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Maebashi, Japan

Earthquake hits near Maebashi

A weak magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 40 km southwest of Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture on Friday morning, according to VolcanoDiscovery.

The seismic event occurred at 02:20 am local time (GMT+9), with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Maebashi, a city known for its cultural events like the upcoming Maebashi Biennale, remains unaffected by this minor tremor, per Travel and Leisure Asia.

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01volcanodiscoveryvolcanodiscovery.com · 5 NovWeak mag. 2.6 earthquake - 40 km southwest of Maebashi, Gunma, Japan, on Friday, Nov 6, 2026, at 02:20 am (GMT +9) 02travelandleisureasiatravelandleisureasia.com · 5 NovThe First-Ever Maebashi Biennale Is On—Here's How to See It

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