The weather agency reported that a 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Aomori on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued.
The earthquake happened at 6:00. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, at 6pm (0918 GMT) the depth is 20 kilometers (12 miles). A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Aomori prefecture on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the Japanese mainstream media.
The earthquake’s magnitude was given as 6.2 by the US Geological Survey.
Japan, which is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region of extremely active seismic activity that extends through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin, experiences earthquakes frequently.
The nation has stringent building codes designed to ensure that structures can withstand strong earthquakes, and emergency drills are often done to have everyone ready for a major jolt.
