6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Hokkaido, Japan

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern region of Hokkaido, Japan, on Monday morning local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) confirmed the epicenter was located in the southern Tokachi area. The quake occurred at a focal depth of 80 kilometers. As of now, there are no reports of casualties or significant structural damage. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning for the affected areas. This seismic event follows a separate tremor that occurred off the coast of northern Japan the previous week, which had triggered a tsunami alarm. Experts continue to monitor the region for potential aftershocks.