Japan hit by 6.9-magnitude earthquake

Tuesday 30th November, 01:24 PM JST

TOKYO —

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast Tuesday, shaking a broad swath of the country and swaying buildings in downtown Tokyo. No damage or injuries were immediately reported, and Japan’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami.

The temblor hit at 12:25 p.m. local time, with the epicenter near the Ogasawara Islands, about 800 kilometers south of the main Japanese island, the agency said. It struck at a depth of 480 kilometers.

Japan’s meteorological agency reported a magnitude of 6.9. However, the U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was 6.6.