Strong earthquake hits off Japan coast

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A powerful undersea earthquake south of Japan has shaken buildings in Tokyo.

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The US Geological Survey said the 7.8-magnitude earthquake was centred 874km (543 miles) from the Japanese capital, at a depth of almost 700m.

It struck at 18:30 local time (11:30 GMT). Buildings in the capital swayed for almost a minute as the quake built in intensity, AFP news agency says.

There are no reports of serious damage or casualties. No tsunami warning has been issued.

Strong earthquake hits off Japan coast - BBC News
 
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