Strong Earthquake Rocks Southern Japan

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(AP) Japan's meteorological agency says a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit off Japan's southern coast, and has issued a tsunami warning in the region.

The Meteorological Agency said the quake occurred off the coast of the island of Okinawa at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) at 5:31 a.m. Saturday (2031 GMT Friday).

The agency predicted a tsunami up to 3 feet (1 meter) near the Okinawan coast. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries.