6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Japan’s Hokkaido

By Riffat Kausar

Scandinavian News Finland

A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. The quake was felt in nearby coastal areas, causing concern among residents.

Japanese authorities quickly issued safety warnings and urged people living near the coast to stay alert. Officials asked residents to follow emergency instructions due to the possible risk of a tsunami.

There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. Emergency teams are closely monitoring the situation while residents are advised to avoid coastal areas until further notice.

Japan is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries and regularly conducts drills to prepare for such natural disasters.

Related story: Earthquake alerts and disaster updates from around the world

About The Author

SNN NEWS

See author's posts