Earthquake hits Japan: 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near coast of Japan, says National Center for Seismology

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NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit the Kuril Islands in Japan on Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology. Another strong earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter Scale hit the same region a few minutes later.

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No tsunami warning has been issued as yet.

Earthquake of Magnitude:6.3, Occurred on 28-12-2023, 14:45:12 IST, Lat: 44.36 & Long: 149.23, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Kuril Islands, Japan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/MC1PetvaMs@Dr_Mishra1966 @KirenRijiju @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/rFxNB31JgO

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 28, 2023

The earthquakes were recorded at depths of 10km and 40km.

(This is a developing story)