06.01.2026 07:30
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The earthquake was also felt in Tottori, Okayama, and Hiroshima, but no tsunami risk has been reported. Initial data shows that there are no casualties.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan, with its epicenter in Shimane Prefecture. It was announced that there is no tsunami risk due to the earthquake. Japan was shaken by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake. According to information obtained from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake, which had its epicenter to the east of Shimane Prefecture, was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers at 10:18 local time.
NO CASUALTIES
Following the tremor, which was felt strongly in Shimane as well as in Tottori, Okayama, and Hiroshima Prefectures, it was announced that there is no tsunami risk. Numerous aftershocks occurred, with magnitudes ranging from 3.2 to 5.4. Initial assessments indicate that there were no casualties, and no abnormalities were reported at the nuclear power plants in the affected areas.