Japan earthquake: Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Hokkaido after 5.9 tremor injures 40
The epicentre of the quake was recorded off Hokkaido at a depth of 40 kilometres at 10:45 pm (local time). The seismic intensity scale was 4 out of ,a maximum of 7 as per JMA, which said that no tsunami warning was issued.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northern Japan's Hokkaido prefecture on Sunday evening, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). This occurred after a 5.9 tremor in the eastern region, which left over 40 people injured, primarily in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures, earlier in the morning. The epicenter of the 6.0 quake was located approximately 125 kilometers south of Obihiro and 36 kilometers south-southeast of Urakawa, at a depth of 40 kilometers.
The JMA rated the seismic intensity at 4 out of 7, indicating no tsunami warning was issued. Authorities warn of potential aftershocks in the coming days. The morning quake caused delays for early morning train operations and prompted some services to run at reduced speeds. In addition, a water pipe rupture in Tokyo's Koto Ward led to inquiries from municipal authorities regarding a possible connection to the tremor.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi established an emergency response task force at the Prime Minister's Office to evaluate the situation following the seismic event.
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