7.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo; mild tremors felt in many parts of north India

NEW DELHI: A strong earthquake shook buildings in Tokyo on Saturday, setting off car alarms as it rattled the Japanese capital, an AFP correspondent in the city reported.
According to AFP, residential buildings swayed for around a minute as the quake built in intensity at around 8.30pm local time (5pm IST).
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The epicentre was 676 kilometres (422 miles) below the Earth's surface. It was centred on a remote spot in the Pacific Ocean around 870 kilometres south of Tokyo, the US Geological Survey said.
Both runways at Narita airport, the main international gateway to Tokyo, were temporarily closed while inspections were carried out. Trains in Tokyo were also temporarily halted and a football match in the city was briefly suspended.
Mild tremors were also felt at many parts in north India including Delhi. However, there are no reports of damages.
(With inputs from AFP)