Earthquakes shake central Japan
By Yoko Wakatsuki,CNN
February 25,2013 -- Updated 0823 GMT (1623 HKT)
Tokyo (CNN) -- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake rattled central Japan on Monday afternoon,the U.S.Geological Survey reported.A second quake -- magnitude 4.6 quake -- struck about 11 minutes later.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said no tsunami alert has been issued.
The quake,which took place at 4:24 p.m.local time,was centered about 143 kilometers (89 miles) north-northwest of Tokyo at a depth of 9.9 kilometers (6.2 miles),according to the USGS.
CNN's Tokyo bureau felt a "slight shake" from the temblor. Earthquakes shake central Japan
By Yoko Wakatsuki,CNN
February 25,2013 -- Updated 0823 GMT (1623 HKT)
Tokyo (CNN) -- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake rattled central Japan on Monday afternoon,the U.S.Geological Survey reported.A second quake -- magnitude 4.6 quake -- struck about 11 minutes later.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said no tsunami alert has been issued.
The quake,which took place at 4:24 p.m.local time,was centered about 143 kilometers (89 miles) north-northwest of Tokyo at a depth of 9.9 kilometers (6.2 miles),according to the USGS.
CNN's Tokyo bureau felt a "slight shake" from the temblor.