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Strong earthquake rattles western Japan, followed by several more shakes

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/06/japan/shimane-strong-earthquakes/https://www.dw.com/en/62-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-western-japan/a-75401318https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/06/powerful-62-earthquake-hits-japans-shimane-prefecture
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Strong earthquake rattles western Japan, followed by several more shakes Open in Japantimes.co.jp
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  • There were five minor injuries in Shimane and one in Tottori prefecture, indicating localized impact despite the earthquake’s strength.
  • Surveillance footage showed the nuclear power station shaking as the 6.2 magnitude quake struck around 10:18am local time, though plant operators reported normal functioning.
  • The earthquake did not trigger a tsunami according to authorities, aligning with expectations given the epicenter location.

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6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts western Japan – DW – 01/06/2026

https://www.dw.com/en/62-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-western-japan/a-75401318Dw.com
6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts western Japan – DW – 01/06/2026

Video. Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan's Shimane Prefecture

https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/06/powerful-62-earthquake-hits-japans-shimane-prefectureEuronews.com
Video. Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan's Shimane Prefecture

Japanese nuclear power station rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake

https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/06/japan-nuclear-power-station-working-as-normal-powerful-earthquake-owners-say-26115598/Metro.co.uk
Japanese nuclear power station rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake

Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/05/world/asia/earthquake-tracker-japan-nytivu6f.htmlNytimes.com
Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

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