01 May,2023 10:26 AM IST | Katsuren-haebaru | ANI
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on the Richter scale struck 79 km East Southeast of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
The earthquake occurred at 08:52:09 (UTC+05:30) and hit Katsuren-haebaru, Japan at a depth of 10.8 km, the USGS informed.
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The earthquake's epicentre was 26.008°N and 128.584°E, respectively.
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No casualties have been reported yet. Further details are awaited.
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