Strong 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan's West Coast, No Tsunami Alert

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Strong 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan's West Coast, No Tsunami Alert
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A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Hakui, Japan, on November 26, 2024, at a depth of 10 km. The quake was widely felt across Honshu Island, affecting over 9.8 million people, but no significant damage or casualties have been reported. The US Geological Survey has issued a green alert, indicating a low risk of fatalities and economic losses. The earthquake's impact was primarily moderate shaking, with the strongest effects near the epicenter.

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