New Year's Day Earthquake: 6.0 Magnitude Shakes Japan

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck off the coast of eastern Noda prefecture in Japan. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a focal depth of 19.3 km. So far, no damage or casualties have been reported from the earthquake. Authorities are on alert and monitoring the situation in order to deal with any problems that may arise. Japan is located in a seismically active zone and earthquakes are frequently recorded. Authorities have taken measures to protect the population from earthquakes and tsunamis. The earthquake occurred on New Year's Day, causing concern among residents in the area. However, so far there have been no serious consequences.