TOKYO: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Hokkaido in northern Japan on Saturday night (Feb 25), the US Geological Survey and the Japan Meteorological Agency said. No tsunami warning was issued after the offshore quake, which shook the coastal cities of Kushiro and Nemuro. There were no immedi
TOKYO: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Hokkaido in northern Japan on Saturday night , the US Geological Survey and the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
In two municipalities in Hokkaido, the quake registered as a"lower 5" on Japan's 7-point intensity scale, which measures ground motion. An expert speaking on public broadcaster NHK warned residents to be vigilant against quakes for about a week.
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