An earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude struck off southern Japan today, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake, with its epicentre around 290 kms (175 miles) southeast of Hachijo-jima, Izu Islands, struck at a depth of 65 kms (38 miles).

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