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News1806-01-2026, 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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