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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Aiza Moraña

Hokkaido Earthquake Update: 6.1 Quake Strikes Japan As Authorities Assess Coastal Tsunami Warning Status

A strong earthquake shook Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Sunday, April 26. The 6.1-magnitude quake immediately grabbed international attention as monitoring agencies checked for any potential tsunami threats along the coast.

Even though it was a pretty intense shake, early reports brought a lot of relief to people living in the area. Officials conclusively stated that no tsunami warning is active for the surrounding coastlines following the 'massive jolt'.

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