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'Strong' earthquake felt in Tokyo Japan hit by 'strong' earthquake
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 has hit Japan's capital, Tokyo, with residents saying they felt buildings shake. A strong earthquake has hit north-western Japan, triggering small tsunami waves, officials say.
A tsunami warning has been issued in Niigata in northwestern Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported, and waves up 50cm (20 inches) high hit the coast. The quake of preliminary magnitude 6.6 struck off the coast of Niigata, some 260km (160 miles) north-west of Tokyo, Japan's meteorological agency says.
So far there have been no reports of any injuries or serious damage. It says waves up 50cm (20 inches) high were reported to have hit the coast.
The tremor - which hit the country at 0113 GMT - also swayed buildings in Tokyo. So far there have been no reports of any injuries or damage.
Earthquakes are common in Japan, which is situated in one of the world's most seismically active areas, and the country regularly holds safety drills.Earthquakes are common in Japan, which is situated in one of the world's most seismically active areas, and the country regularly holds safety drills.
In October 2004, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Niigata, killing 65 people, and in 1995 a magnitude 7.2 tremor killed more than 6,400 in Kobe.In October 2004, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Niigata, killing 65 people, and in 1995 a magnitude 7.2 tremor killed more than 6,400 in Kobe.