Japan earthquake: 6.0 magnitude tremors strikes Shima region

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 58 km SSE of Shima, Japan on Sunday at around 3:45 AM, PTI reported citing US Geological Survey.

The tremors occurred at a depth of 352 km and were recorded at 22:15 UTC on Saturday, October 31.

According to a Times of India report, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported tremors measuring 3 on its seven-point seismic-intensity scale in parts of Fukushima Prefecture.


The authorities did not issue any tsunami warning, and no immediate reports of damage or casualties were available.