TOKYO: The Japan national weather agency said a magnitude 6.1 quake struck off Aomori in northern Japan on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued.
According to the Meteorological Agency of Japan, the earthquake hit at 6:18 pm (0918 GMT) at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles).
Major Japanese media outlets carried no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The US Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.2.
Earthquake in Japan
Earthquakes are common in Japan, which sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
The country has strict construction regulations intended to ensure buildings can withstand strong earthquakes, and emergency drills are routinely held to prepare for a major jolt.
