Archive · 31 May 2025
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Hokkaido, Japan
Imagine the ground shaking!
That's what happened near Hokkaido, Japan.
An earthquake, like a giant rumble underground, occurred on Saturday afternoon.
It was measured as a 6.1 on a special scale.
The shaking happened under the sea, about 20 kilometers deep.
Authorities reported no immediate damage and no tsunami warning was issued.
They are checking to ensure everyone is safe.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan.
The earthquake occurred on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The epicenter was off the east coast of Hokkaido.
The quake's depth was 20 kilometers (12 miles).
No tsunami warning was issued.
- Who
- Not applicable
- What
- Magnitude 6.1 earthquake
- When
- Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025
- Where
- Off the east coast of Hokkaido, Japan
- Why
- Not applicable
- Magnitude
- 6.1
- Location
- Off the coast of Hokkaido
- Date
- Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Time
- Afternoon
- Depth
- 20 kilometers
- Tsunami Alert
- No tsunami warning
