Overview
- Authorities say the quake struck around 11:52 p.m. JST on December 10 with an epicenter east of Aomori Prefecture.
- Seismic intensity 3 was recorded in parts of Hokkaido and Tohoku, including Hakodate and Atsuma.
- Japan’s Meteorological Agency estimates the magnitude at 5.9 and confirms the depth at roughly 30 kilometers.
- Officials report no tsunami threat and no immediate signs of widespread damage.
- National and regional outlets are tracking aftershocks and will update intensity and impact reports as assessments continue.