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Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off coast of Hokkaido, Japan, GFZ says

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Posted on June 21, 2025

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· Last updated: January 23, 2026

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(Reuters) -A Magnitude 6 earthquake struck off coast of Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. (

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off coast of Hokkaido, Japan, GFZ

(Reuters) -A Magnitude 6 earthquake struck off coast of Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.

(Reporting by Harshita Meenaktshi in Bengaluru, Editing by Franklin Paul)

Key Takeaways

  • A magnitude 6 earthquake occurred off Hokkaido's coast.
  • The earthquake was reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
  • The quake's depth was measured at 10 km.
  • No immediate reports of damage or casualties.
  • The event highlights Japan's seismic activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.
Where did the earthquake strike?
The earthquake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan.
What was the depth of the earthquake?
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles).
Who reported the earthquake?
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the earthquake.
When did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake occurred on Sunday.

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