Earthquake today: Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes Japan's Hokkaido hours after tremors injure over 40 in Tokyo
The epicentre was located off the coast of Urakawa in Hokkaido. The quake struck at a depth of 40 kilometres. However, no tsunami warning was issued.
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday evening, marking the second tremor to hit the country within 24 hours. The epicenter was located off the coast of Urakawa, and the quake occurred at a depth of 40 kilometers. Despite the significant magnitude, no tsunami warning was issued as a result. Earlier in the day, a preliminary magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan's eastern region, causing over 40 injuries in Tokyo and surrounding areas, according to Kyodo News Agency.
Following these seismic events, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a warning that similar earthquakes may be expected in the coming days.
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