Strong quake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning

TOKYO — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook the coast of western Japan on Tuesday, the country’s meteorological office said, with no tsunami warning issued. The tremor was recorded at 10:18 am (0118 GMT) in Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no reports of any major damage. READ: Japan: 18,000 still in temporary housing