A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits off Japan’s Tokyo prefecture
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Hachijojima islands in Japan’s Tokyo prefecture on Friday, the Japanese Meteorologic Agency said.
The quake occurred at around 1.20 pm local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 33.2 degrees north and a longitude of 139.4 degrees east, and at a depth of 10 km.
There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage from the earthquake.
No tsunami alert was issued, according to local media outlets. (ILKHA)