Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits north of Tokyo

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits north of Tokyo

PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan's metrological agency reports that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has hit north of Tokyo, causing buildings in the capital city to sway for upwards of 30 seconds.

The agency said the quake hit at 4:23 pm (0723 UTC) Monday, Feb 25, in the northern part of Tochigi prefecture, about 120 kilometers from Tokyo.

The quake struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The agency said no damage or injuries were reported and there was no tsunami warning issued, VOA News reported.

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