Japan quake felt in Beijing: residents

The powerful earthquake that struck on Friday off Japan's Pacific coast was felt as far away as the Chinese capital of Beijing, 2,500 kilometres (1,500 miles) to the west, residents said.

The powerful earthquake that struck on Friday off Japan's Pacific coast was felt as far away as the Chinese capital of Beijing, 2,500 kilometres (1,500 miles) to the west, residents said.

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Workers in some office towers reported via chat sites that they had clearly felt the tremor, although no injuries or damage was immediately reported.

The China Earthquake Administration said it had received reports from residents across the city who also claimed to have felt it.

The quake was not noticeable in AFP's Beijing bureau.

Japan issued its top tsunami warning after the quake hit.