M6.3 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 9 Jun 2000, 23:31 UTC at a depth of 485 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.