6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

Over 50 people were injured and about 10 houses collapsed after a 6.7-magnitude quake on the Richter scale hit Japan, media reported on Sunday.

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Published : 23 Nov 2014, 05:26 AM
Updated : 23 Nov 2014, 05:26 AM

The quake hit Nagano City and Hakuba village in Japan where at least 10 homes collapsed late Saturday, Xinhua reported Sunday citing local authorities

No damage was reported at a nearby nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, according to its operator.

Local authorities were still assessing the damage and injuries in Nagano City , which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics.

The meteorological agency also warned of possible strong aftershocks in the coming week.