A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Japanese island of Hokkaido on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), but no tsunami warning was issued.
The earthquake occurred at 10:27 p.m. local time at a depth of about 43 kilometers, according to the USGS, and was felt in the coastal cities of Kushiro and Nemuro.
Major Japanese media did not immediately report casualties or material damage.
An expert has warned NHK public television that residents should remain vigilant for a week in case of aftershocks.
Earthquakes are common in Japan, located on the so-called “Ring of Fire,” an arc of intense seismic activity that spans Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
The country has strict building codes to ensure buildings can withstand high-intensity tremors, and holds regular emergency drills to prepare for major tremors.
Source: Clarin
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