A strong 6.2 quake hit northern Hokkaido at roughly 83 km depth. Authorities are intensively collecting data while residents await official safety updates.
On Monday, the northern part of the island of Hokkaido experienced an earthquake of magnitude 6.2; aftershocks were recorded at a depth of about 83 km.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake occurred in the northern part of Hokkaido and had a depth of about 83 km.
Under the Japanese seismic intensity scale (maximum level 7), today’s tremors exceeded 5, after which people may have difficulty walking without support.
Current status and response of authorities
There have been no reports of injuries so far.
According to Hokkaido Electric Power Co., no abnormalities were reported at the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant.
Some local railway lines along the Pacific Ocean coast of Hokkaido were suspended, but the Hokkaido Shinkansen high-speed trains are running normally.
It is noted that the earthquake occurred during a week-long warning by the meteorological agency about an elevated risk of a strong earthquake; the warning was issued after seismic shocks that occurred a week earlier in Aomori Prefecture.
Hokkaido is among the areas where people are advised to exercise caution.
“We are doing everything possible to gather information about the scale of the damage and provide the public with accurate information.”
– Sanae Takaichi
There are currently no reports of serious damage or tsunami threats, but authorities continue monitoring and data collection to provide public updates.
It is important to follow local authorities’ instructions and monitor official announcements, as the meteorological agency continues to monitor seismic activity in the region.
AloJapan.com