6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Japan; No Damage Reported

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, no tsunami advisory was issued following the tremor.

The quake occurred about 18 kilometres west of Sarabetsu in Hokkaido at a depth of 81 kilometres, the United States Geological Survey reported, estimating its magnitude at 6.1.

The incident comes just a week after a stronger 7.7 magnitude earthquake prompted Japanese authorities to issue an advisory warning of an increased risk of a potential megaquake along the country’s northeastern coast.

Source: AP