Tokyo, July 2 (Reporter) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 struck off Tokara islands in southern Japan today, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 3:26 p.m. local time, originating at a depth of approximately 10 km, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake's epicenter was located at a latitude of 29.2 degrees north and a longitude of 129.2 degrees east. Toshima village in Kagoshima prefecture experienced a seismic intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 7. Other areas that registered an intensity of 3 or higher were currently being monitored. Authorities advise residents to stay alert for further information and potential aftershocks. Since late June, a persistent earthquake swarm has rattled Tokara Islands, including Toshima village, in Kagoshima prefecture...////...