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Japan earthquake: Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes western Japan
The epicenter of the earthquake was the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture, the agency said, adding that a tsunami warning had not been issued.
1 min readJan 6, 2026 08:31 AM IST
First published on: Jan 6, 2026 at 07:30 AM IST
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit western Japan on Tuesday A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami, officials said.The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, occurred in Shimane prefecture in northwestern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The prefectural capital of Matsue and nearby cities, including some in the neighboring Tottori prefecture, were among the most strongly shaken.
The epicenter was located at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) inland, the agency said, adding there was no risk of a tsunami. No injuries or damage were reported from the quake.
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said no abnormalities were found at the Shimame nuclear power plant and a related facility in the region. Japan is on the so-called Pacific ring of fire, which is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone areas.
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