A magnitude 6 earthquake strikes the Noto region in Japan, causing damage and injuries

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region of Japan in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture early Monday, according to the latest reports from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The agency said that the earthquake occurred at 6:31 am (local time) at a depth of 14 kilometers, recording a strength of 6 on the Japanese earthquake intensity scale of 7 in parts of the prefecture.

The New China News Agency (Xinhua) reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was at 37.5 degrees north latitude and 137.3 degrees east longitude.

According to the JMA, there may be some changes in tidal levels, but there is no threat of tsunami damage.

Following the quake, a series of shallow tremors struck the area, including a 4.8-magnitude earthquake off the Noto Peninsula at 6:40 a.m. (local time).

On January 1, a series of strong earthquakes, including a 7.6-magnitude earthquake, struck Noto and its surrounding areas, triggering a tsunami. The devastating earthquake killed 260 people, injured 1,433 others, and damaged more than 75,000 homes. More than 3,300 people are still living in evacuation shelters, according to the latest official data.

According to local police, Monday's earthquake led to the collapse of five houses in Wajima, one of the cities hardest hit by the New Year's earthquake. Two people were injured by the earthquake in the immediate area, including an elderly woman in Wajima who fell from her bed and broke her leg, and a young man who was injured during the evacuation.

With tremors being felt strongly in the region, many are once again concerned about the effects of the Noto Peninsula earthquake. “Everyone is worried about whether the back mountain will collapse, but we have no choice but to work while dealing with the earthquake,” said a 64-year-old Wajima resident.

No malfunctions were detected at the Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Ishikawa or the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Niigata Prefecture, according to major energy companies.

Following the earthquake, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train services were temporarily suspended, according to the East Japan Railway Company.

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