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6.0 magnitude earthquake off Okinawa coast, no tsunami risk

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off Yonaguni Island in Japan's Okinawa province.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers and while changes in sea level were expected, it was stated that there was no risk of tsunami.
Local people panicked for a short time.

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Japan experiences frequent earthquakes due to geological activity in the Pacific. The Okinawa region is a particularly sensitive area in terms of seismic activity.

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan, with the epicenter off Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture. It was announced that there may be changes in sea level after the earthquake, but there is no risk of tsunami.

Earthquake panic occurred in Okinawa province of Japan. According to the statement made by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a magnitude 6 earthquake occurred with the epicenter off Yonaguni Island. It was reported that after the earthquake recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers at 14:00 local time, changes in sea level may occur, but there is no risk of tsunami. The earthquake, which was felt strongly in different parts of Okinawa Prefecture, caused short-term panic.

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