A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 occurred in Japan late Saturday. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the event, specifying a depth of 50 km. The NCS shared on X that the earthquake struck at 8:51 PM, measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale. Japan, positioned within a highly active seismic region, has a sophisticated earthquake monitoring system. As a result, they are able to record a high number of earthquakes. Being in a volcanic area, the country also experiences frequent low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity. Major past earthquakes include the 2024 Noto earthquake, the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, the 2004 Chuetsu earthquake, and the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake. The Shindo scale, used in Japan, assesses seismic intensity. This scale is similar to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale.
