A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Shimane Prefecture in western Japan at 10:18 AM local time on Tuesday, with a reported depth of approximately 10 kilometers, local media reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated that Shimane and Tottori Prefectures were the most affected regions.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located at 35.3°N latitude and 133.2°E longitude. The JMA reported that two aftershocks measuring 5.1 and 5.4 magnitude struck the same region at 10:28 AM and 10:37 AM, respectively.
During the earthquake, four people in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, were taken to the hospital due to injuries caused by falling objects. The public broadcaster NHK reported that the earthquake damaged the roofs of many houses in the city.
In Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture, local police reported cracks appearing on the streets. In Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, located south of the epicenter, two people were reported injured due to the tremors.
The JMA noted that in western Tottori Prefecture, long-period ground motion was observed. Long-period ground motion refers to slow, continuous seismic waves generated by large earthquakes, which can cause high-rise buildings to sway and impact occupants on upper floors.
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