Map from USGS: 10-degree Map Centered at 25°N,130°E Magnitude 7.0 - Ryukyu Islands, JAPAN 2010 February 26 20:31:27 UTC
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USGS: 7.0 quake struck near Okinawa
Strong earthquake, tsunami warning in south Japan
Updated: Friday, 26 Feb 2010, 2:58 PM MST
Published : Friday, 26 Feb 2010, 2:55 PM MST
TOKYO (AP) - The USGS is reporting a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Ryukyu Islands off Japan's southern coast, and Japan's meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning in the region.
The Meteorological Agency said the quake occurred off the coast of the island of Okinawa at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) at 5:31 a.m. Saturday (2031 GMT Friday).
The agency predicted a tsunami up to 3 feet (1 meter) near the Okinawan coast. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries.
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