World

Strong earthquake shakes northern Japan; no tsunami warning

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit about 12:30 PM (local time). There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Bindiya Bhatt

14 Jan 2016 09:46 IST

Updated On 14 Jan 2016 09:46 IST

New Update

A strong earthquake has struck just off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan. No tsunami warning was issued.

Advertisment

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit about 12:30 PM (local time). There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.