7.8 earthquake rocks Japan: Report

May 30, 2015 17:13

Just in: A 7.8 earthquake has hit Japan. It struck at about 2:28pm local time at a depth of 5 0km, weather services reported.

The quake was centered in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kanto Region on the main island of Honshu. The prefecture has a population of about 3 million.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake took place 34 km from Tokyo, a city with a population over 13 million. AFP reports that the termors shook buildings in the capital.

However, no tsunami warning has been issued immediately.

More details awaited.

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