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Japan Tsunami warning: 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast

Early reports say larger than usual waves have already been seen breaking

Newsroom June 18 05:10

 

According to the United States Geological Survey an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck off the coast of Japan, 53 miles northeast of the island of Honshu, on Tuesday.

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There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a warning for a 0.2-1.0 meter tsunami along the northwest coast of the main island.

People have reportedly already seen larger than usual waves breaking at beaches in the north of the country.

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