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This Article is From Nov 22, 2014

Strong Earthquake Strikes Central Japan's Nagano City

Tokyo: A strong earthquake has hit central Japan, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude-6.8 earthquake hit parts of Nagano city and surrounding areas the hardest. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake's magnitude was 6.2.

The earthquake struck at 10:08 p.m. Japan time on Saturday at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Japanese media reported that the Shinkansen bullet train service in the area was suspended after the earthquake.

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