An earthquake of a magnitude of 6.2 struck western Japan today; a tsunami warning was "not issued."

Shimane Prefecture was the main area affected by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in western Japan.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck western Japan on Tuesday.

According to Reuters, the agency stated that the eastern region of Shimane Prefecture was the epicenter of the earthquake and that no tsunami warning had been issued.

A marginally lower magnitude reading of 5.8 was reported by the US Geological Survey.

In the western city of Yasugi, the earthquake scored an upper five on Japan's Shindo intensity scale, a strength at which heavy furniture may tumble and drivers may have trouble steering.

According to the JMA, minor earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.5, 5.1, 3.8, and 5.4 struck the same area shortly after.

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One of the most seismically active nations in the world, Japan is situated on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire".

There are about 1,500 jolts per year in the archipelago, which is home to about 125 million people.

According to AP, the harm they wreak varies depending on their position and depth below the Earth's surface, although the great majority are moderate.