The 6.1 magnitude quake has hit southern Japan in the last few moments.
It struck off the country's island of Kyushu, the United States Geological Survey said.
Early reports suggest there are no damage or casualties.
The quake occured along the "Ring of Fire", which is horseshoe-shaped belt where most of the world's earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
It struck off the country's island of Kyushu, the United States Geological Survey said.
Early reports suggest there are no damage or casualties.
The quake occured along the "Ring of Fire", which is horseshoe-shaped belt where most of the world's earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.