Several earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday morning local time and were concentrated in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori Prefecture.
The first earthquake occurred at 10:18 a.m. JST, measuring 6.2 magnitude, at a depth of about 6 miles, registering a level above 5 on the Japan Seismic Intensity Scale. A second tremor followed shortly after, measuring 5.1 in magnitude, registering below 5. A long rocking motion was widely reported, with additional aftershocks continuing into the late morning.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no risk of a tsunami, but warns that earthquakes with an intensity above 5 could continue for about a week, with a higher risk in the next two to three days.
Several earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday morning local time.
Japan Meteorological Agency
Authorities also warned of increased risks of landslides and rockfalls in the hardest-hit areas.
So far, no injuries have been reported. Two regional power companies said no anomalies had been detected. High-speed train services were temporarily halted and cameras installed on buildings showed visible shaking.
The strongest tremors were recorded in parts of Matsue and Yasugi in Shimane, as well as in Sakaiminato and the neighboring towns of Tottori.
Weaker but widely felt tremors extended to parts of western Japan, including Okayama, Hiroshima, Kagawa and Ehime.
