A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Japan’s Tohoku region. No tsunami warning was issued, while trains were halted and nuclear plants reported no issues.

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said.

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country's meteorological agency said.

Authorities confirm there is no risk of a tsunami