Tokyo, October 26 (QNA) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Japan’s Ogasawara Islands Monday.

Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 500 kilometers. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage.

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake also struck Japan’s Bonin Islands last night.

Japan is located at the junction of four tectonic plates, making it particularly prone to seismic activity; it is also home to 100 active volcanoes. (QNA)