Earthquake strikes hits off southern Japan,6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes in sea

Japan earthquake: Overnight quake shakes western Japan,TOKYO:Japan earthquake: The 2:06 a.m. quake had a magnitude of 6.3, reported the US Geological Survey. It struck offshore, near the northern coast of Kyushu.An overnight earthquake has caused minor injuries and scattered damage in southwestern Japan and delayed trains Friday morning.




The 2:06 a.m. quake had a magnitude of 6.3 according to the US Geological Survey. It struck offshore in the Inland Sea between three of Japan's four main islands and nearest to the northern coast of the island of Kyushu. It was also felt on nearby parts of Honshu and Shikoku islands.


6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Japan
The majority of the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur along plate boundaries, such as the boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American ...