A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has been reported off the east coast of the Fukushima prefecture of Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre also registered a similar magnitude quake.
Fortunately, no tsunami alert has been issued.
There were no immediate reports of injuries after the earthquake, which had an epicentre depth of 40 kilometres (25 miles). Initial reports indicate some buildings may have collapsed.
TEPCO, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, said around one hour after the quake that technicians were checking on the impact of the quake on the facilities, and that readings so far had “no abnormality.”
Rescue efforts in Taiwan continue. At least nine people have been killed and more than 1,000 reported injured in the strongest quake to hit the island in 25 years.
Taiwan and Japan are both situated on the same active fault line of the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is home to the world’s most active volcanoes and the site of most earthquakes.