Strong Earthquake Hits Hokkaido, Authorities Urge Vigilance
A strong earthquake struck eastern areas of Hokkaido Prefecture on Saturday, prompting warnings of potential future quakes.
The quake, with a magnitude of 5.8, was measured at a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in the city of Nemuro. It occurred at 1:40 a.m. at a depth of about 40 kilometers off the southeastern coast of the Nemuro Peninsula.
According to the Meteorological Agency,
there was no threat of tsunami, but people in affected areas are advised to remain alert for more temblors measuring up to a lower 5 for about a week.
- Quake magnitude: 5.8
- Depth: approximately 40 kilometers
- Location: southeastern coast of the Nemuro Peninsula in Hokkaido
The earthquake occurred at the boundary of two plates, where an ocean plate is subducting beneath a land plate.
Author's summary: Strong earthquake hits Hokkaido, prompting vigilance.
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