A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido early today (Monday), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. local time in southern Hokkaido at a depth of approximately 80 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor.
However, the Japanese agency had recently cautioned about an elevated risk of a stronger earthquake after a 7.7-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture last week.
