An earthquake measuring 6.9 struck near Japan's eastern coast, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean from Venezuela, shortly after a 7.1 quake hit Venezuela. Japanese authorities said there is no tsunami concern in the country.
The report notes the tremor was felt near the east coast of Japan, but provides no further details on damage, casualties, or the exact time of the event. The mention of Venezuela places the quake in the context of a separate seismic event elsewhere in the world.
The key update is that despite the offshore shaking, Japan did not issue a tsunami warning. No additional information was given about aftershocks or emergency measures.
