A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday afternoon local time off the northern coast of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The earthquake comes after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the same region earlier this week.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake was centered about 70 miles northeast of Hachinohe in the Aomori prefecture. It occurred at a depth of about 6.65 miles, the USGS said.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for portions of Japan's Pacific coast.

No tsunami alerts were issued for the West Coast of the U.S. or Hawaii.

Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Aomori caused at least 34 injuries and damaged roads and buildings. It also triggered a tsunami of up to 28 inches in some Pacific coast commu

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