Powerful Quake Jolts Kyushu

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu region on Monday. The tremor occurred at a depth of 37 km, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

A significant seismic event occurred in Japan on Monday, as a magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook the Kyushu region.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) confirmed the earthquake and reported that it took place at a depth of 37 kilometers (23 miles).

Authorities are assessing the situation to understand the impact and initiate any necessary safety measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)