6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Noto Peninsula

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula late Tuesday, with the Japan Meteorological Agency confirming it occurred at a depth of 10 km and no tsunami threat was present. The US Geological Survey reported the quake as 6.1 in magnitude. Fortunately, there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, despite the region still recovering from a devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake earlier this year that resulted in over 370 fatalities. Minor damage was reported at the idled Shika nuclear power plant, but there were no radiation leaks, raising concerns about nuclear safety in the area. The earthquake's impact was felt in cities like Wajima and Shika, logging a seismic intensity of lower 5 on Japan's scale. This latest tremor comes after heavy rains in September which further complicated recovery efforts.