An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan’s Shimane prefecture on Tuesday morning, January 6, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The initial quake was followed by a magnitude 5.1 temblor, measuring 5 on the intensity scale, at 10:28 a.m. No tsunami alert has been issued so far. More details are awaited. Earthquake in Japan Videos: Homes Shake, Lights Swing As Powerful 7.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warning.
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan. pic.twitter.com/bOezwBhBER
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