Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes 85km north east of Niigata, Japan – USGS

Niigata: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck off the coast of Japan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said.

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There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit 85 km ( 53 miles) northeast of the island of Honshu, but Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a warning for a 0.2-1.0 metre tsunami along the north west coast of the main island. This warning has since been lifted.

Details to follow.