An earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit Japan’s Bonin island on Saturday, May 30, around 5 pm, as can be seen on Earthquake track . The epicenter is 775 km away from Shimoda, Shizuoka in Japan.
Earthquake shakes buildings in Tokyo – witness
— Reuters India (@ReutersIndia) May 30, 2015
No warning of a possible tsunami has been sent after the earthquake.
No tsunami warning issued immediately after Japan earthquake – NHK
— Reuters India (@ReutersIndia) May 30, 2015
As per initial reports, New Delhi also felt mild tremors.
#UPDATE : Quake shakes buildings in Tokyo, US Geological Survey reports 7.8-magnitude tremor approximately 874 kms from city in Pacific Ocean
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) May 30, 2015
No reports of life or property damage so far.
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