В Японии, на западе страны, во вторник произошло сильное землетрясение магнитудой 5 баллов. Сообщается об отсутствии угрозы цунами. По данным Японского метеорологического агентства, землетрясение первоначальной магнитудой 6,2 балла произошло в префектуре Симане на северо-западе Японии. Epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of about 10 kilometers inland. The strongest tremors were felt in the capital of the prefecture, Matsue, and neighboring cities, including some in the neighboring Tottori Prefecture. According to the source, there was no threat of a tsunami. Reports of injuries or material damage have not yet been received. The Nuclear Regulatory Authority reported that no malfunctions were found at the Shimane nuclear power plant or related facilities in the area. Japan is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire and is one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world. The Nuclear Regulatory Authority of Japan announced that the operation of the plant was not disrupted by the earthquake. A spokesperson for the agency said they are checking for any potential impact on Unit 2 of the plant, which has been operational since December 2024 after being shut down following the Fukushima reactor explosion in March 2011.