Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes off southwestern Japan

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Japan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake occurred at 11:46 am (0246GMT) local time at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles).

According to the Disaster Management Division of the Japanese prime minister's office, the tremor was felt across parts of southern Japan, with a seismic intensity of lower 5 recorded in Southern Amami in Kagoshima province.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued by authorities.