A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck today in the Pacific Ocean off southern Japan, but there were no reports of damage or injury.

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan’s southern islands early today, injuring two and initially prompting fears of a tsunami.

An American F-15 fighter jet crashed into the sea near Okinawa island this morning, Japanese and American military officials said.

Japanese prosecutors have charged an American soldier with raping a woman on Okinawa Island in a case that has strained relations between Japan and the US.

A Japanese woman was allegedly raped on Okinawa island today, and a witness said the attack appeared to involve US servicemen, police said.