According to Japanese media reports, the most affected by the quakes were the Achi and Shizuoka Prefectures. The quake occurred about 0100 local time, while the epidera was located in the Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of about 40 miles [40 km].

Volunteers were felt in other regions, including Kyoto, Narra, Gifu, and Yamanash.

As a result of the quake, material damage has been reported, including broken glass from buildings and shops. Also, delays and cancellations in railway transport, including high-speed Shinkansen trains, have been caused.

Japanese authorities have warned citizens of the possibility of further quakes in the days ahead, as well as of the risk of landslides and the fall of rocks.

However, no tsunami risk has been reported after the quake.

Source Layer: RTKLive