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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:06pm on 28 Dec 2023,Thursday Weather & Environment
Two earthquakes, measuring 6.5 and 5.0 magnitudes, struck near Japan's coast in rapid succession, reported the US Geological Survey. The initial 6.5 magnitude quake occurred at 2:45 pm, centered off the southeast coast of the Kuril Islands, followed by a 5.0 magnitude jolt at 3:07 pm. Both quakes struck at depths of 23.8 km and 40 km, respectively. No immediate reports of damage. Japan has experienced a series of powerful quakes this year, with earlier tsunami warnings in December. Past earthquakes, including a 6.5 magnitude in May, caused injuries and building collapses in different regions.
