6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's northern coast, triggering tsunami advisory

By Anadolu staff

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast on Friday, the US Geological Survey reported, prompting Tokyo to issue a tsunami advisory.

The earthquake was recorded around 0244GMT and was measured at a depth of 16 kilometers (9.94 miles) off the coast of Hachinohe city in Aomori prefecture, said USGS.

Japan’s weather agency issued a tsunami advisory for northern and northeastern Japan and predicted waves of up to 1 meter (3.2 feet) in the affected regions, according to Kyodo news agency.

There are no reports of damage so far.