JAPAN'S EARTHQUAKE

The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled.
A powerful 6.9 magnitude quake rattled northern Japan Sunday evening, followed by several aftershocks, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

A tsunami advisory was issued, but it was later cancelled. Waves measuring 20 centimetres were recorded in some areas.

The earthquake hit off the coast of Iwate prefecture at a depth of 10 kilometres below the sea surface, at about 5 pm Japan time (9 am CET).

There were no immediate reports of injuries, damage, or issues at the two nuclear power plants in the area.