Strong quake hits Japan's Kanto region

TOKYO. November 30. KAZINFORM An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit Japan's Kanto region Tuesday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. Kazinform refers to Xinhua.

The focus of the quake, which occurred at 12:25 p.m. (0325 GMT), was located 480 km under the sea west of the Ogasawara Islands, said the agency.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to properties, and no tsunami warning was issued. Kazinform cites Xinhua. See www.xinhuanet.com