Tokyo, November 1: A magnitude 6 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s Mie Prefecture early Sunday morning. No casualties or property damage have been reported so far.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre was located around 110 kilometres south of Tsu, the prefectural capital. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 352 kilometres beneath the sea.
No tsunami warning has been issued following the earthquake. Meanwhile, residents reported feeling prolonged tremors on the website of the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. They said the shaking initially felt mild but gradually intensified.
Tsu, the city near which the earthquake occurred, has a population of more than 250,000.
