Magnitude 7.1 quake hits near Guam - Japan agency

TOKYO, Sep 30 (Reuters) A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 hit near the US territory of Guam in the Pacific Ocean today, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The quake, at a depth of 30 km, occurred at 11:09 a.m. local time (0739 IST) near the island, the agency said on its Web site (www.jma.go.jp/en/quake) REUTERS SZ BD0915