4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Hokkaido, Japan
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday, roughly 110 kilometers from Aomori. The epicenter was located at a depth of 90 kilometers offshore of Tomakomai in Iburi Prefecture, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Institute.
On Sunday, Hokkaido, Japan’s second largest island, experienced a significant earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Institute. The seismic event occurred approximately 110 kilometers (68 miles) from the city of Aomori, highlighting the quake’s considerable reach. The epicenter was located at a depth of 90 kilometers (56 miles) offshore from Tomakomai in Iburi Prefecture, indicating a deep undersea origin for this tremor.
The earthquake that struck Hokkaido, Japan, registered 4.9 on the Richter scale, occurring 110 kilometers from Aomori. Its depth of 90 kilometers suggests it was an offshore seismic event. Monitoring agencies continue to assess the impact and aftershocks, as public safety remains a priority in the region.
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