Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake shakes off eastern coast of Japan
There is no tsunami threat to the U.S., including Hawaii or Alaska.
Major magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Venezuela
FOX Weather Meteorologist Steve Bender provides an update on the major earthquake that occurred in Venezuela, which prompted a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook off the northeastern coast of Japan on Thursday morning.
The earthquake happened at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Japan time.
Just 30 minutes before, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela.
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The earthquake occurred 21 miles east-northeast of Kuji, Japan.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake happened 32 miles beneath the surface.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami forecast for the region, stating that wave heights of less than one foot were possible.
There is no tsunami threat to the U.S., including Hawaii or Alaska.
Tanesashi kaigan Coast. The coastline includes both sandy and rocky beaches, and grassy meadows scenic views. Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan. (CHENG FENG CHIANG / Getty Images)
Light-to-moderate shaking was reported as far as central-eastern Japan.
The USGS forecast strong shaking across Japan's eastern coast.
Earthquake magnitude explainer. (FOX Weather)
It's unclear if the earthquake caused any damage at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.