On Tuesday, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Shimane Prefecture in western Japan at 10:18 local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The tremor registered an intensity of over 5 on the nation’s 7-level seismic scale in parts of Shimane and neighboring Tottori Prefecture. The epicenter was located inland at a depth of about 10 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued, and no injuries or damage were reported. However, local authorities warned of increased risks of landslides and falling rocks in the hardest-hit areas.

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