Japan experienced three small earthquakes Friday, each measuring between magnitude 4.5 and 4.6, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.

Japan, one of the world's most seismically active nations, faces frequent quakes due to its location along the Pacific "Ring of Fire."

An early-morning tremor struck near Hanyu in Saitama Prefecture, registering a magnitude of 4.5 at a depth of approximately 3 miles beneath the surface. The quick, localized shake was felt indoors but did not cause any reported harm or disruption. Hanyū is located roughly 40-50 miles from central Tokyo.

A separate magnitude-4.6 quake occurred about 84 miles south-southeast of Shimoda, likely........

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