- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Western Japan today.
- The earthquake's strongest impact was in Shimane Prefecture.
- Areas in Shimane and Tottori prefectures experienced intensity level 5.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the earthquake?
B: No! Seriously? Where?
A: Western Japan. Shimane Prefecture, I think.
B: Oh no! Was it bad?
A: Pretty strong, apparently. A 6.2 magnitude.
B: Wow! That's a big one.
A: Yeah! Shimane and Tottori prefectures felt it the most.
B: Upper 5 on the shaking scale? That sounds intense!
A: It does, doesn't it? Hopefully everyone is okay.
B: Definitely! Let’s hope for the best!