A huge 6.4-magnitude tremor has struck off coast of Japan today. 

The earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.4 has struck off the coast of south east Japan.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake south southeast of Kagoshima today. 

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 24 miles (39km) deep and centred 116 km.

Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world's most seismically active areas. 

Japan accounts for about 20 per cent of the world's earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.

In Kumamoto Prefecture on January 3, around 107 miles (172.8 km) away from Kagoshima, a 5.0 magnitude struck.

Kagoshima is a seaside city on Japan's Kyushu Island and is the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture. 

The city best known for Sakurajima - an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay.

Source: Mail Online

BDST: 1929 HRS, JAN 8, 2019
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