6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday, shaking parts of Hokkaido without causing reported casualties or damage, according to initial assessments.

The tremor hit approximately 18 kilometers west of the small town of Sarabetsu on Japan’s northernmost main island, at a depth of around 81 kilometers, the US Geological Survey said, estimating the quake at 6.1 magnitude. Japan’s Meteorological Agency recorded a slightly higher reading of 6.2.

Authorities confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake, easing immediate concerns for coastal areas.

The latest quake comes just days after a stronger 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, briefly triggering a tsunami alert and raising concerns about the potential for a larger seismic event along the region’s vulnerable coastline.

Japan remains one of the world’s most seismically active countries, frequently experiencing earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.