Tokyo: A very strong earth quake hit in metropolitan Osaka in western Japan. Three people were killed and around twelve were seriously injured and around ninety suffered minor injuries.The injured are being admitted in various hospitals in the city.
The magnitude of 6.1 quake struck at 8 am and numerous buildings were destroyed.The epicenter is at the depth of 13 kilometres , The Japan meteorological agency said . Supply of electricity and water disrupted. Air and train services are canceled temporarily.