US EditionTremors Rock Hokkaido: Magnitude 6 Earthquake Hits | Science-Environment
- A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, at 9:23 PM local time, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences .
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, with the epicenter located beneath the seabed.
- Japanese authorities have not issued any tsunami warnings, and they are actively monitoring the situation, advising residents to remain alert but calm.
- Japan has developed robust emergency response systems and stringent building codes due to its earthquake-prone geography.
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