6.9 earthquake hits central Tokyo

14:56 AEST Tue Nov 30 2010

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan swaying large buildings in the centre of Tokyo.

The earthquake hit on Tuesday afternoon, centred off the country's southern Bonin Islands, Japan's meteorological agency said.

There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The agency said there was no danger of a tsunami.


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