Japan Rocked by 6.3 Magnitude Quake; No Tsunami Threat, Damage Reported

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News18•06-01-2026, 09:01
Japan Rocked by 6.3 Magnitude Quake; No Tsunami Threat, Damage Reported
- •A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's western Shimane Prefecture early Tuesday morning.
- •The quake registered a "strong 5" on Japan's seismic intensity scale, causing widespread fear among residents.
- •A second tremor of magnitude 5.1 followed approximately 10 minutes later.
- •Authorities confirmed no tsunami alert was issued, and there are no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
- •Shimane Nuclear Power Plant reported no abnormalities; Japan is located on the earthquake-prone Pacific "Ring of Fire".
Why It Matters: Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Shimane Prefecture; no tsunami or damage reported.
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