英语文摘:7.0-magnitude hits off Japan's Hokkaido

TOKYO, April 19 (Xinhua) -- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit off Japan's Hokkaido at around 12: 06 local time Friday, said Japan' s Meteorological Agency.

The epicenter was initially determined at 46.2 degree north latitude, 150.9 degree east longitude near Kuril Islands, with a depth of 10 km.

The quake was registered 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in north parts of Hokkaido.

No tsunami warnings were issued and no damage and injuries were reported as of now.