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5.7 magnitude quake hits eastern Japan

Published: 19 Nov 2013 - 10:35 am | Last Updated: 28 Jan 2022 - 04:34 pm

TOKYO: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale hit eastern Japan early Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey.
 
The epicenter, with a depth of 332.42 km, was determined to be off the eastern Honshu coastline, 25 kilometres from the city of Toba and 37 kilometres from the city of Ise, the US Geological Survey added.
 
There were no reports of casualties or damage. No tsunami warning was issued. (QNA)