A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit remote Japanese islands in the Pacific early today, but there was no tsunami warning, officials said.
The underwater quake, measuring 43.4 kilometres in depth, hit at 6.08am near Bonin Islands, locally known as Ogasawara Islands, the United States Geological Survey said.The Japan Meteorological Agency said its equipment indicated that the quake’s strength was at 6.3 magnitude.A local official told national broadcaster NHK that there had been no immediate reports of damage or serious injuries, and power and water services remained uninterrupted. But municipal staff are still surveying the area.
Some local residents reported that dishes and glasses fell from shelves or tables in their homes, according to NHK. — AFP
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