Powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts western Japan
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:06 | 06 January 2026
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The quake hit the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
No casualties have been reported so far.
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