Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Hits Japan’s Shima

Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Hits Japan's Shima (Representational Image)

Tokyo: A high-intensity earthquake struck Japan's Shima on Sunday (November 1). According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured 6.0 on the Richter scale. The quake occurred at around 7:15 am local time and its epicentre was located approximately 58 km south-southeast of Shima in Mie Prefecture.

The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded tremors of intensity 3 on its seven-level seismic scale in parts of Fukushima Prefecture.

So far, there have been no reports of injuries or property damage. No tsunami alert was issued.

Notably, Japan remains among the world's most seismically active countries, owing to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire. The island nation is located at the meeting point of several major tectonic plates, which makes it vulnerable to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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