Tokyo, April 27 (Udaipur Kiran): A strong earthquake measuring around 6.2 magnitude struck northern Japan on Monday morning, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
According to reports, the tremors were felt in parts of Hokkaido. The Japan Meteorological Agency said no tsunami advisory has been issued. Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at a magnitude of 6.1, with its epicentre located about 18 km west of Sarabetsu at a depth of 81 km.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to remain alert. In a post on social media platform X, she stated that the quake occurred around 5:24 am, with the strongest tremors recorded at lower 5 intensity on the Japanese seismic scale in areas like Urahoro town in Tokachi region. She confirmed there was no risk of a tsunami.
The Prime Minister said that immediately after the earthquake, the government activated its crisis management and communication systems to assess the situation and provide accurate information to the public. She also appealed to residents in affected areas to stay cautious, warning of the possibility of similar intensity tremors.
Officials from Japan’s monitoring agency cautioned that regions experiencing strong shaking could face risks such as falling rocks and landslides. They also warned that similar earthquakes may occur in the coming weeks.
Last week, Japan experienced a stronger 7.7 magnitude earthquake, after which authorities had issued an advisory about a heightened risk of a major quake along the country’s northeastern coastal areas.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
