Tokyo, November 01 (QNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off the southern coast of Japan’s Honshu island Sunday.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the earthquake occurred approximately 58 kilometers southeast of the city of Shima, at a depth of 352.4 kilometers.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage, and no tsunami warnings have been issued.

On August 22, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck an area off the eastern coast of Honshu.

Japan is frequently affected by earthquakes and tremors, as it is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region characterized by intense seismic and volcanic activity. (QNA)