6.1-magnitude quake jolts north-eastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate prefecture in northeastern Japan at a depth of 40 km. No tsunami warning was issued following the early morning quake.

The focus of the 5.21am (4.21am Singapore time) quake was in the Pacific off Iwate prefecture at a depth of 40km.