August 05, 2026 12:17 pm (IST)
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6.3 earthquake hits Japan
Tokyo, Sept 23 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Friday, officials said.
As per the USGS website, the earthquake hit the country's east-southeast of Katsuura city at a depth of 10 kms.
The epicentre of the quake is located at latitude 34.501 degrees north and longitude 141.740 degrees east.
No casualty or damage to propertyu have been reported so far.
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