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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. No tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.The quake struck 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the small town of Sarabetsu on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido at a depth of 81 kilometers (50 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It measured the quake’s strength at 6.1 magnitude.A week ago, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake prompted Japan to issue an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake for the nation’s northeastern coastal areas.
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
NewsWorldMagnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan No tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. 1 min readApr 27, 2026 06:41 AM IST First published on: Apr 27, 2026 at 06:40 AM IST The quake struck 18 kilometres west of the small town of Sarabetsu on Japan's northernmost. (Representational/File Photo) A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. No tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake struck 18 kilometres west of the small town of Sarabetsu on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido at a depth of 81 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. It measured the quake’s strength at 6.1 magnitude.A week ago, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake prompted Japan to issue an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake for the nation’s northeastern coastal areas. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing...
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan's Hokkaido Island, No Tsunami ...
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, shaking the sparsely populated southern region but causing minimal damage and no tsunami. Learn details on the tremor's depth, aftershock risks, and Japan's broader seismic warnings after recent powerful quakes.
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Hokkaido island in northern Japan
TOKYO: A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to hit the island ...
