Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Japan's Hokkaido
Imagine the ground shaking!
A strong earthquake happened near Japan, off the coast of Hokkaido.
It was like a big rumble under the ocean floor.
Scientists measured how strong it was, with different groups giving slightly different numbers.
Luckily, there is no danger of big waves coming to shore, so people are safe.
The earthquake happened far from land, so most people likely didn't even feel it.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan.
The quake's epicenter was southeast of the Nemuro Peninsula.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported the quake at 6.1 magnitude.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake at 5.9 magnitude.
No tsunami warnings have been issued.
- Who
- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake.
- What
- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake.
- When
- June 18, 2024, according to USGS, June 19 according to other sources.
- Where
- Off the southeastern coast of Japan’s Nemuro Peninsula in Hokkaido.
- Why
- Not available.
Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Earthquake Magnitude
Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1.
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9.
- Magnitude (JMA)
- 6.1
- Magnitude (USGS)
- 5.9
- Location
- Off Nemuro Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan
- Depth
- 14.9 kilometers (USGS)
- Tsunami Warning
- No