A strong earthquake struck just off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan. No tsunami warning was issued.
The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit about 12-30 p.m. (0330 GMT) on Thursday, near the Urakawa town on the southern tip of Hokkaido, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. It said the quake’s centre was located at a depth of 50 km below the sea surface.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
A newly launched Hokkaido “bullet train” service was temporarily suspended but has since resumed, according to NHK.
