Overview
- Japan’s Meteorological Agency set the magnitude at 6.2 after revising an initial 6.1, with upper 5 shaking in Tokachi that makes walking hard without support.
- Seismological centers placed the epicenter about 30 kilometers southwest of Obihiro at a depth near 79 to 83 kilometers.
- Authorities reported no injuries or damage in early checks across the region.
- Hokkaido Electric said the Tomari nuclear power plant showed no abnormalities.
- The event occurred during a temporary advisory for higher seismic risk issued after the recent M7.7 in Aomori, so officials are maintaining close monitoring.