DHAKA: A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook buildings in Tokyo early on Monday, lightly injuring 17 people, but officials stressed there was no risk of a tsunami.

Tokyo inhabitants, set to enjoy a national holiday, were woken shortly after dawn by the quake, which jolted the densely-built apartments and office blocks.

Local media said 17 people injured themselves as they stumbled while trying to take cover, with a 74-year-old Tokyo woman dislocating her shoulder.

Some objects fell from shelves and furniture wobbled, a media reporter saw, reports The Straits Times.

BDST: 1230 HRS, MAY 05, 2014