M6.3 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 2 Aug 2002, 23:11 UTC at a depth of 426 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.