A magnitude 6.2 earthquake, measuring a strong 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, struck Shimane Prefecture at 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday. There was no threat of a tsunami. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/06/japan/shimane-strong-earthquakes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #shimane #tottori #earthquakes