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.
