Egypt offered on Thursday heartfelt condolences to Japan over the victims of the quake that its northeastern parts late on Wednesday, leaving several deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the Egyptian government and people are offering sincere condolences to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

It also reiterated Egypt’s full solidarity with Japan in this ordeal.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan late Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring over 100 others, and cutting power to millions of homes.

Source: State Information Service Egypt