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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Shimane, No Tsunami Warning

A significant 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Shimane Prefecture in Japan, registering upper 5 on the country's seismic intensity scale. The quake was followed by several aftershocks, but no tsunami warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Officials confirmed no abnormalities at the Shimane nuclear power plant, though bullet train services in western Japan were temporarily halted due to a power outage. No injuries have been reported from the seismic event.

Key Points: Japan Earthquake: 6.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Shimane, Tottori

  • 6.2 magnitude quake hits Shimane
  • No tsunami warning issued
  • Bullet train services halted
  • No injuries or nuclear abnormalities reported
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6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's Shimane, no tsunami warning issued

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Shimane and Tottori prefectures, halting bullet trains. No tsunami warning was issued and no injuries reported.

"no abnormalities have been detected - Shimane nuclear power plant officials"

Tokyo, Jan 6

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolted the Japanese prefectures of Shimane and Tottori on Tuesday, local media reported.

However, according to the country's weather agency, no tsunami warning has been issued, reports Kyodo News.

At 10:18 a.m. (local time), a tremor hit eastern Shimane Prefecture, registering upper 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale of 7.

This was followed by additional quakes measuring lower 5, or M5.1, at 10:28 a.m. and 4, or M5.4, at 10:37 a.m.

The initial earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, local media reported, quoting the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Meanwhile, officials at the Shimane nuclear power plant in Matsue have confirmed that no abnormalities have been detected following the first earthquake.

The bullet train services in western Japan have also been halted due to a power outage after the initial shock.

The Sanyo Shinkansen Line services are halted between Okayama and Hiroshima stations, but are expected to resume at around 1 p.m., according to JR West. Other sections on the line are seeing delays, Kyodo News reported.

No one has been reported injured.

Earlier on December 31, last year, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 struck off Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan, the country's weather agency said.

The temblor occurred off Iwate's eastern coast at a depth of about 30 kilometres, measuring 4 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in Iwate's Morioka City, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The quake's epicentre was located at a latitude of 40.1 degrees north and a longitude of 142.9 degrees east.

No tsunami advisory was issued.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Thank God there's no tsunami and the nuclear plant is safe. That's the first thing I check for in any Japan quake news after Fukushima. Halting bullet trains immediately is the right call, safety first. Hope services resume smoothly.
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Aman W
Reading this from Delhi and feeling grateful our region is relatively stable. Can't imagine living with such frequent tremors. My heart goes out to the people there, must be so stressful even if they're prepared.
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Sarah B
The depth being only 10 km is quite shallow and could have caused more damage. It's impressive how their infrastructure held up. The detailed reporting on intensity scales and train delays shows a system that works.
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Vikram M
While Japan's response is admirable, it makes me think of our own disaster management in India. We have earthquakes in the Himalayas and the Northeast. Do our metros and railways have such swift protocols? Something to ponder.
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Kavya N
The article mentions another quake just last week! The Ring of Fire is so active. Stay safe, everyone in Japan. Hoping for minimal disruption to people's lives. 🙏

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