Overview
- The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the offshore quake around 1:40 a.m. local time southeast of the Nemuro Peninsula at a depth of about 25 miles.
- Shaking reached lower 5 on Japan’s seven-level seismic intensity scale in parts of Hokkaido.
- Officials confirmed there is no threat of a tsunami following the quake.
- The Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued an emergency alert predicting strong shaking at the time of the event.
- The government opened a liaison office at the prime minister’s office to coordinate the response as monitoring continues.