Strong quake jolts Kagoshima Pref. island chain in southwest Japan

A strong quake jolted an island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Thursday but no tsunami warning was issued and there have been no reports of injuries or serious damage.The magnitude-6.1 quake, which hit at around 11:05 a.m., measured upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 on Akuseki Island, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The focus was at a depth of 14 kilometers, with the epicenter in waters near the Tokara island chain.Municipal authorities said they have confirmed the safety of 64 residents and 12 visiting workers on Akuseki Island, situated more…READ FULL ARTICLE