A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, on Wednesday at 7:34 PM (IST), as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
The NCS indicated that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers, with coordinates of Latitude 31.09 N and Longitude 131.47 E.
In a statement on X, the NCS noted, “EQ of M: 6.0, On: 02/04/2025 19:34:00 IST, Lat: 31.09 N, Long: 131.47 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Kyushu, Japan.”
Currently, there are no reports of injuries or significant damage, and further information is pending.
On Monday, a report released by the Japanese government indicated that a “megaquake” followed by a tsunami could result in approximately 298,000 fatalities in Japan, with damages potentially reaching $2 trillion.
The term “megaquake” describes an exceptionally strong earthquake, usually with a magnitude of 8 or greater, which has the potential to inflict extensive damage and may also lead to a tsunami.
The revised data updates a 2014 projection that evaluated the possible effects of a significant earthquake occurring along the Nankai Trough, an 800-kilometer (500-mile) underwater trench that extends from Shizuoka, located west of Tokyo, to the southernmost point of Kyushu.