4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Izu Islands

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4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Izu Islands
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck Izu Islands, Japan on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The Izu Islands are a group of volcanic islands stretching south and east from Japan's Izu Peninsula.

The earthquake occurred at 00:06:45 (UTC+05:30) and hit Izu Islands, Japan on Friday, at a depth of 28.2 km, the USGS informed. The earthquake's epicentre was 29.988°N and 141.876°E, respectively.

No casualties have been reported yet. Further details awaited. (ANI)

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