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6.1 Earthquake Hits Japan's Hokkaido, No Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan's Hokkaido region early Monday morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded a seismic intensity of 5+ in the central Tokachi region. No tsunami warning was issued, and no immediate reports of major damage or casualties have been confirmed. This follows a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that hit northeastern Japan on April 20.

Key Points: 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Hokkaido Region

  • 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Hokkaido, Japan
  • No tsunami warning issued
  • Seismic intensity of 5+ recorded in Tokachi
  • No immediate reports of major damage or casualties
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Japan's Hokkaido

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Hokkaido region. No tsunami warning issued. Residents urged to stay alert for aftershocks. No major damage reported.

"Those in affected areas, do not panic - Japan Meteorological Agency"

Tokyo, April 27

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Japan's Hokkaido region in the early hours of Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said in a post on X.

According to the agency, the quake occurred at 05:24 JST (01:54 IST), recording a seismic intensity of "5+" in the central Tokachi region. Authorities also reported a separate reading of intensity "5-" in parts of the same region.

The JMA urged residents to remain alert for further updates and possible aftershocks. "Those in affected areas, do not panic," the agency said, advising people in regions experiencing strong tremors to act calmly.

As per Kyodo News, the country has not yet issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake.

No immediate reports of major damage or casualties have been confirmed so far.

Further details awaited.

This comes days after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck northeastern and northern Japan on April 20, with a tsunami warning issued, the country's weather agency said.

An 80-centimetre tsunami was observed at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture, the Japanese Met Agency said. The 4:53 p.m. quake registered an upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, state media Kyodo cited.

"Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 - 100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan," the USGS said. The earthquake's magnitude was initially estimated to be 7.4 but was later revised up. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of quakes of a similar scale for a week, Kyodo reported.

Public broadcaster NHK reported that the quake struck at a depth of 10 km. The Japanese weather agency issued tsunami warnings for the Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures, forecasting tsunami waves of up to 3 meters to arrive immediately.

No abnormalities were reported at the Higashidori and Onagawa nuclear plants in Aomori and Miyagi prefectures or at the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini nuclear power plants in Fukushima Prefecture, according to their operators, as per the Kyodo news agency.

Addressing reporters at her office, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged people in quake-affected areas to evacuate to higher ground. JR East said it has suspended services of the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori stations.

- ANI

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Priya S
Two big quakes in a week is scary! Our Indian subcontinent is also prone to such events, especially in the Himalayas. We need better early warning systems and stricter building codes in our cities.
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James A
Interesting to see the Japanese seismic intensity scale goes up to 7. The way they measure and communicate quake intensity is very detailed. No tsunami warning for this one, which is a relief after the 7.5 quake last week.
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Rohit P
Japan is a country that lives with earthquakes like we live with monsoons. Their building technology and disaster management are top-notch. Meanwhile, in India, even a small tremor causes panic because our buildings aren't quake-proof in many cities. Something to think about.
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Kavya N
Glad to hear that nuclear plants are safe. The Fukushima lessons seem to have been taken seriously by Japan. Praying for all those affected. 🙏
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Michael C
It's remarkable how Japan's bullet trains can detect earthquakes and stop automatically. Our Indian Railways should study their technology. Safety should be our priority too, especially with our expanding network.
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Siddharth J
The Japanese Prime Minister personally asking people to evacuate to higher ground shows how seriously they take disaster management. In India, we often see only after a tragedy that things could have been

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