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Up to 6.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Hokkaido Coast

Japan’s emergency systems responded swiftly to the shallow tremor off Hokkaido without triggering a tsunami warning

epicenter of m5.9 earthquake hokkaido june 21 2025
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off coast of Hokkaido
Japan's Hokkaido Region Hit By 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake | Image: X

Overview

  • The earthquake struck at 06:23 JST on June 22 about 89 km east-southeast of Nemuro Peninsula with reported depths of 10–20 km and magnitudes ranging from 5.7 to 6.1.
  • Two aftershocks measuring 5.3 and 4.1 occurred within 30 minutes of the initial quake, according to JMA data.
  • Officials confirmed there was no tsunami threat and have received no reports of significant damage or injuries.
  • The USGS issued a Green alert, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or economic losses, and estimated 267,000 people felt light shaking.
  • This event is the latest in a series of quakes in Hokkaido this year, underscoring Japan’s earthquake-resistant infrastructure and preparedness measures.