Japan hit by magnitude 7.0 quake

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern and north-eastern Japan, but there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages. No tsunami warning has been issued. The quake has been measured 4 in Tokyo, Fukushima and the surrounding areas. Some high-speed train services in northern Japan were suspended but soon resumed operations, Kyodo news reported.

 The buildings shook but no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning has been issued.

The epicenter of quake was about 230 miles below the sea, the Meterological Agency said which did not generate a tsunami.