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.
Published : 23 Nov 2014, 10:26 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.