EARTHQUAKES Published June 17, 2018

Strong earthquake hits Osaka in western Japan; partial building collapses reported

Associated Press

Damage inside a home in Osaka, Japan, after the earthquake struck.

Damage inside a home in Osaka, Japan, after the earthquake struck. (Kyodo News via AP)

A strong earthquake shook the city of Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, causing scattered damage including broken glass and partial building collapses. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck around 8 a.m. about 6 miles underground, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The strongest shaking was in an area north of Osaka city, the agency said.

School children take shelter at schoolyard in Ikeda, Osaka, following an earthquake Monday, June 18, 2018. A strong earthquake has shaken the city of Osaka in western Japan. There are reports of scattered damage including broken glass and concrete. (Takaki Yajima/Kyodo News via AP)

The earthquake halted train and subway service. (AP)

The Japanese government had not received reports of major damage as of 8:30 a.m., spokesman Yoshihide Suga told reporters. Television images showed goods scattered on the floor of shops and building debris in streets.

The morning commute was disrupted as train and subway service in the Osaka area including the bullet train were suspended to check for damage to equipme

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