6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Japan, No Damage Reported
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan near Hokkaido with no reported damage or tsunami warning, authorities confirm.
Prasanth Subramani
An earthquake measuring around 6.2 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan early Monday morning, according to initial reports. The tremor was felt in parts of the northern region, but no damage or casualties have been reported so far.
The quake occurred near Hokkaido, specifically about 18 kilometers west of the town of Sarabetsu, at a depth of approximately 81 kilometers, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. Some agencies recorded the magnitude slightly lower at 6.1.
Authorities confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake. However, this comes shortly after a stronger 7.7 magnitude quake struck Japan about a week earlier, raising concerns about increased seismic activity in the region.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that there is a heightened possibility of further earthquakes in the coming days, urging residents to remain cautious and prepared.
The incident highlights Japan’s vulnerability to frequent seismic events due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
