The quake hit Thursday morning off the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island.
Authorities say there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
However, a warning has been issued for a 20-inch tsunami along
the eastern coast of Hokkaido and the northeastern coast of Japan's
main island of Honshu.
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