Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Shikoku, Japan, With Minor Injuries Reported

The earthquake caused minor damages and injuries but no major destruction or tsunami threat.

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Shikoku, Japan, causing minor injuries and damages.
No tsunami threat was reported following the earthquake, and nuclear facilities in the region reported no abnormalities.
Local authorities reported minor structural damages, including burst water pipes and small landslides.
Nine people sustained minor injuries due to the quake, mostly from falls within their homes.
The earthquake occurred in a region known for its seismic activity, part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.