Last-Minute Earthquake Strikes Japan: Latest News from Milliyet
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency has reported that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the northern Hokkaido region of Japan. The epicenter of the earthquake was off the town of Urakawa, and luckily no tsunami warning has been issued.
Hokkaido Electric Power, the operator of the Tomari nuclear power plant in the region, stated that no anomalies were detected at the plant after the earthquake.
Reports from the Japanese press have confirmed that no loss of life or property occurred as a result of the quake.
Japan regularly experiences earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” which is a hub for seismic activity in the region. The country has endured several devastating earthquakes over the years, including the magnitude 9.0 quake in 2011, which triggered a massive tsunami causing the deaths of over 15,000 people.
Thankfully, this recent earthquake did not cause any significant damage, and the people of Hokkaido can breathe a sigh of relief.
