6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami risk

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Japan earthquake: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northwest coast of Japan. (representative)

Tokyo:

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off the northwest coast of Japan, on Wednesday, Japanese and US authorities said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

The quake shook a wide area of ​​the northeastern coast and was also felt in Tokyo, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck at a depth of 368 kilometers (228 miles) in the Sea of ​​Japan, known as the East Sea of ​​Korea.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no tsunami risk following the quake.

Japan lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches across Southeast Asia and across the Pacific Basin.

The country is regularly exposed to earthquakes, and has strict building regulations aimed at ensuring that buildings can withstand strong tremors.

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