A 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan

The quake occurred at 11:46 a.m. local time at a depth of 50 miles [50 km], reports AA, Periscope

According to the Japanese prime minister's office's Disaster Management Division, the quake was felt in parts of southern Japan, with seismic intensity of less than 5 registered in South Amam in the province of Kagosima.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injury. Authorities issued no tsunami warning. /Periscope