Strong Quake Hits Hokkaido
A strong earthquake struck eastern areas of Hokkaido Prefecture on Saturday, prompting authorities to urge vigilance.
The quake had a magnitude of 5.8 and measured a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in the city of Nemuro.
- Occurred at 1:40 a.m. at a depth of 40 kilometers off the southeastern coast of the Nemuro Peninsula
- No threat of tsunami
- People in affected areas warned to remain alert for more temblors for about a week
Authorities warned that more quakes could be in store for Japan's northernmost prefecture.
The quake occurred at the boundary of two plates, where an ocean plate is subducting beneath a land plate, according to the Meteorological Agency.
Author's summary: Strong quake hits Hokkaido, authorities urge vigilance.