An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday (January 6), followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the agency said, adding that there was no danger of a tsunami. Surveillance camera footage showed shaking at various cities across the Chugoku region on Tuesday morning when the quake hit at around 10:18 a.m. local time (0118 GMT

7.2K views · 93 reactions | On this day in 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Bay Area during the World Series game between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. Known as the Loma Prieta earthquake, it caused widespread damage, but the timing of the game likely prevented many additional fatalities. | EarthScope Consortium | Facebook

18K views · 100 reactions | On October 17, 1989, as millions tuned in to watch Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. The powerful quake shook the stadium and abruptly cut the live broadcast, leaving viewers across America in disbelief. The event remains one of the most unforgettable intersections of sports and natural disaster in television history. | World Beauties and Wonders | Facebook