March 29, 2024 21:26 (IST)
6.2 earthquake hits Japan, no casualty
Tokyo, Apr 14 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Thursday, officials said.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) website, the epicentre of the quake was located 7 kms south-west of Ueki town in Japan.
The quake was felt at 12:26 UTC.
No casualty has been reported so far.
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