US EditionEarthquake Today: 6-Magnitude Tremor Shakes Japan's Hokkaido
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Kushiro in Hokkaido, Japan, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 14:07 local time.
- The tremor occurred at a shallow depth reported between 10 and 20 kilometers, with some discrepancy between USGS and local agencies on exact depth.
- The seismic event caused strong shaking felt by about 586,000 people in the region and was followed by multiple aftershocks, although no tsunami warning was issued.
- The USGS issued a green alert stating a low likelihood of fatalities or damage, noting most local buildings resist shaking but some adobe and unreinforced brick structures remain vulnerable.
- No injuries or damage have been reported so far, but authorities continue monitoring seismic activity and have advised residents to remain cautious amid ongoing aftershocks.
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6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Kushiro, on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, Saturday, May 31, at 14:07 local time, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km (12 miles). No tsunami warning was issued. The main tremor was followed by several aftershocks: a magnitude 4.4 at 14:19 near Kushiro, a 3.5 off the coast of Shikoku at 16:45, and a 4.7 again near Kushiro at 17:07. Als…
A collapse of 6.1 degrees Richter's scale occurred on Saturday afternoon across the island of Hokkaido, announced the Japanese Meteorological Agency, which stated that the sixth took place at a depth of 20 km, reports Reuters. The epicenter...
Japan's Hokkaido coast hit by magnitude 6.1 earthquake, multiple areas feel strong tremors
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, on May 31, 2025, at 5:37 p.m. local time, according to an alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The epicenter was located southeast of Kushiro at latitude 42.3°N and longitude 144.5°E, with a depth of 20 kilometers. The tremors were recorded at seismic intensity scale 4 out of a maximum of 7 in areas such as Kushiro City, Kushiro Town, and Shibecha To…
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