Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northern Japan's Hokkaido prefecture on Sunday evening, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, marking the second quake to hit Japan on the same day. The epicenter was located 40 kilometers offshore, with a seismic intensity scale of 4 out of 7, indicating no tsunami warning was issued. Earlier in the day, a magnitude 5.9 quake hit eastern Japan, injuring over 40 people in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.

The weather agency warned of potential similar quakes in the following days. The early morning quake affected train operations across northeastern and central Japan, causing delays and slower service speeds. Over 20 people were injured, with injuries reported in Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Tokyo's Koto Ward. Water pipes also ruptured in some areas, leading to an investigation into whether the damage was earthquake-related. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi established an emergency response task force to assess the situation.