On June 11, 2023, at approximately 6:54 p.m., a 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported that the earthquake originated off the coast of Urakawa and measured about 85 miles deep in the country’s northernmost island. Long-period ground motion persisted throughout the island in the Ishikari, Shiribeshi, Iburi, Hidaka, and Tokachi regions. Although no tsunami is expected to follow the earthquake, the areas that experienced strong tremors have the potential for rockfalls and landslides. The agency warned that more earthquakes are also expected and advised people to pay attention to future seismic activity.
According to Michigan Technological University, there are about 100 earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.1 to 6.9 each year. Earthquakes of this magnitude have the potential to cause significant damage in densely populated areas. Hokkaido is Japan’s third-most populated island, with more than 5 million residents. The capital, Sapporo, is the most densely populated part of the island, with an estimated 2 million residents. However, it did not report any seismic activity.
Despite the earthquake’s magnitude, there have been no reports of casualties, according to Kyodo News. The Japanese people, having endured many natural disasters, are well-prepared and equipped to handle such situations. Nevertheless, as the Meteorological Agency warned of potential aftershocks, it is essential for people to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
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