A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's Bonin Islands, 1000km south of Tokyo this morning.
The quake hit at 10.50am (NZT) at a depth of 13km.
Neither the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre or the Japanese Meteorological Agency have issued a tsunami watch or warning.
The quake comes after a 7.4 magnitude quake hit the same area yesterday morning. A tsunami warning was issued for a nearby island, however it was downgraded soon after.
No damage was reported.
Another earthquake near Japan
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