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