Monday, October 4, 2010

Earthquake with magnitude of 6.4 jolts Japan

TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 jolted Japan's southern Okinawa islands on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said.

The quake, at 2228 local (1328 GMT), was at a very shallow depth, a government agency said.

A tsunami warning for waves of up to 50 cm was issued, according to NHK.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. – Reuters


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