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A beardown earthquake deed occidental Japan connected Tuesday (January 6, 2026) but determination was nary information of a tsunami, officials said.
The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, occurred successful Shimane prefecture successful northwestern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The prefectural superior of Matsue and adjacent cities, including immoderate successful the neighboring Tottori prefecture, were among the astir powerfully shaken.
The epicenter was located astatine a extent of astir 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) inland, the bureau said, adding determination was nary hazard of a tsunami.
No injuries oregon harm were reported from the quake.
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nary abnormalities were recovered astatine the Shimame atomic powerfulness works and a related installation successful the region.
Japan is connected the alleged Pacific ringing of fire, which is 1 of the world's astir earthquake-prone areas.
