TOKYO (AFP) Oct 28, 2003 An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale ocurred in waters off central Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of tsunami tidal waves, the meteorological agency said.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
The quake took place at at 11:20 am (0220 GMT), with its focus located 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) below sea-level near Oshima island, roughly 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of Tokyo.
