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The earthquake comes as Japan warns of a mega-earthquake off its Pacific coast that could trigger devastating tsunamis and cause economic damage.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on April 2 that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook the northeastern area of Nishinoomote City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at 23:03 local time, or 21:03 Vietnam time. The epicenter was at a depth of 26 km.
There is currently no information on casualties or damage.
The earthquake comes as Japan warns of a mega-earthquake off its Pacific coast that could trigger devastating tsunamis and cause economic damage.
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with an 80% chance of a magnitude 8-9 earthquake occurring along the Nankai Trench.
The Nankai Trench is located off the Pacific coast southwest of Japan and is about 900 km long. The trench was formed by the Philippine tectonic plate (which consists of the oceanic lithosphere lying on the floor of the Philippine Sea) subducting under the Eurasian tectonic plate.
Accumulated tectonic deformations will cause megaquakes every 100 - 150 years.
VN (according to VNA)