Tokyo: Strong earthquake marked the first day of new year in Japan. Japan Meteorological Agency reported, an earthquake measuring seven on the Richter scale rocked Tokyo, Sunday (1 / 1) at 14:28 local time (05:28 GMT). The depth of the quake was at 370 kilometers.

Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake at a depth of 348 kilometers. The epicenter is located near Torishima, an island in the northwest Pacific Ocean, about 560 kilometers south of Tokyo.

So far there has been no reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami warning issued. Clearly, the earthquake had a chance to shake buildings in Tokyo and surrounding areas. However, the earthquake did not disrupt the Emperor's Cup soccer tournament that took place at the National Stadium.

"Some people, who walk, did not notice the quake," said a spokesman for Tokyo Disneyland. He added that the entertainment business in the region it's running as usual after a few rides are automatically closed. Only, he did not disclose the number of visitors on that day, but is estimated to range from tens of thousands of people.

Airline and train travel in and around the capital region was not affected by the earthquake.

As for the new year message, Emperor Akihito said: "Our country is now going through difficult times due to earthquakes and other factors."

"But I hope that the hearts of the people will always be with the victims, and everyone who will survive and work together to build a brighter tomorrow."

The desire to restore the nation seems to have dominated at the time of the new year begins in Japan, with tens of thousands of people flocked to the Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples to throw money and pray for luck.

Sources: LIPUTAN6.COM