A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Thursday morning, injuring at least six people. The quake registered a rare intensity of 6+ on the Japanese seismic scale in the city of Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture. Transportation networks were impacted, with train services suspended following the seismic event. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and potential for aftershocks. Notably, two separate earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, also occurred in Venezuela around the same time. The Japan Meteorological Agency has not issued a tsunami warning related to the Japanese earthquake. Residents are being urged to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks and follow official guidance.