Izu Islands, March 24: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck Izu Islands, Japan on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

The Izu Islands are a group of volcanic islands stretching south and east from Japan's Izu Peninsula. Earthquake in Japan: Powerful Quake of Magnitude 6.1 Jolts Hokkaido, No Tsunami Warnings Issued.

The earthquake occurred at 00:06:45 (UTC+05:30) and hit Izu Islands, Japan on Friday, at a depth of 28.2 km, the USGS informed. Earthquake in Japan: Quake of Magnitude 5.1 Strikes Off Fukushima Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning Issued.

The earthquake's epicentre was 29.988°N and 141.876°E, respectively. No casualties have been reported yet. Further details awaited.

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