No Tsunami Warning Following Japan Earthquake

On Thursday there was a magnitude 6.1 earthquake 141.1 km east-northeast of Hachinohe, Japan.

The earthquake happened at 9:46 am local time at a depth of 17 km.

No tsunami warning was issued.

There have been no reports so far of major damage or injuries as a result of the offshore quake.

There have been no reports of any abnormalities at any nuclear power stations in the affected regions.