Strong earthquake shakes northern Japan; no tsunami warning

Published January 13, 2016 10:40pm EST | Updated January 14, 2016 3:17am EST

TOKYO – A strong earthquake has struck just off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan. No tsunami warning was issued.

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit about 12:30 p.m. (0330 GMT).

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.