Japan Earthquake: A major earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale struck northern Japan early Monday. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit 18 km west of Sarabetsu town, which is located in Hokkaido. The depth of the earthquake was 81 km (50 miles), USGS reported. There were no immediate reports of fatalities or major damage.
EQ of M: 6.1, On: 27/04/2026 01:53:54 IST, Lat: 42.691 N, Long: 143.146 E, Depth: 65 Km, Location: Hokkaido, Japan.
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JMA Urges Calm Amid Aftershock Risk; No Tsunami Warning Issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency requested residents to remain alert for possible aftershocks. “Those in affected areas, do not panic,” the agency said, advising people in regions experiencing strong tremors to act calmly.
As per Kyodo News, the country has not yet issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake.
No immediate reports of major damage or casualties have been confirmed so far.
Wildfires In North Continue To Rage
The country is also dealing with wildfire that has been raging in the north for five days. The furious blaze is feared to reach homes in the coastal town of Otsuchi. Nearly 1,400 firefighters and dozens of Self-Defence Force personnel were deployed to curb the mountain blazes. Due to dry weather and speedy winds, two more wildfires broke out in Kitakata and Nagaoka cities on Sunday.
Recent 7.5 Quake Triggered Tsunami Alert
This comes days after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck northeastern and northern Japan on April 20, with a tsunami warning issued, the country’s weather agency said.
An 80-centimetre tsunami was observed at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture, the Japanese Met Agency said. The 4:53 p.m. quake registered an upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, state media Kyodo cited.
“Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 – 100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan,” the USGS said. The earthquake’s magnitude was initially estimated to be 7.4 but was later revised up. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of quakes of a similar scale for a week, Kyodo reported.
Why Is Japan Prone To Earthquakes And Tsunamis?
Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is the region which witnesses the collision of tectonic plates, making the country highly prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.
The country is one of the most seismically active places in the world and experiences more than 1,000 seismic activities annually. Due to its location, Japan experiences about 20 percent of the world’s earthquakes of magnitude six or higher.
(with ANI inputs)
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