6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan's Shimane and Tottori prefectures on Tuesday, with the epicenter at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. While the quake registered upper 5 on Japan's seismic scale and caused disruptions to rail services due to a power outage, no tsunami warning was issued, and no injuries or significant damage were reported. Officials confirmed no abnormalities at the Shimane nuclear power plant.

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