Deadly 6.2 quake hits off west coast of Japan
The quake was centered in the waters about 100 miles west-southwest of Niigata off the coast of Honshu, leaving at least one dead and 13 injured. But there are no reports of any tsunami-related impacts from the jolt.
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NIIGATA, Japan — Western Japan was jolted by a strong earthquake Friday afternoon, leaving at least one person dead.
The USGS measured the quake with a magnitude of 6.2 centered in the waters about 100 miles west-southwest of Niigata off the coast of Honshu, at a depth of about 5 miles. There are no reports of any tsunami threats.
A 6.2 earthquake struck off Japan's west coast on Friday May 5, 2023.
(USGS / FOX Weather)
The Associated Press reports that in addition to one dead there are at least 13 injured and several buildings with damage from the quake, which struck at 2:42 p.m. local time (1:42 a.m. EDT).
Updates to follow as more details become available.