Asia-Pacific

M7.4 quake hits northeastern Japan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-04-07 23:00

TOKYO - An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit the sea near Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan at 23:32 pm (1432 GMT) local Time Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Tsunami warnings or advisories are currently in effect, the agency said. ?

The US Geological Survey said that the epicenter, with a depth of 40.00 km, was initially determined to be at 38.2000 degrees north latitude and 142.0000 degrees east longitude.

So far, there is no immediate report of damage or casualties.