Strong Earthquake Hits Hokkaido
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck eastern Hokkaido Prefecture on Saturday, prompting authorities to urge vigilance.
The quake, which occurred at 1:40 a.m. at a depth of 40 kilometers off the southeastern coast of the Nemuro Peninsula, measured a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in the city of Nemuro.
According to the Meteorological Agency,
there was no threat of tsunami, but people in the affected areas are advised to remain alert for more temblors measuring up to a lower 5 for about a week.
- The earthquake occurred at the boundary of two plates, where an ocean plate is subducting beneath a land plate.
- The agency warned that more earthquakes could be in store for Japan's northernmost prefecture.
Author's summary: Strong quake hits Hokkaido, authorities warn of more temblors.
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