Breaking News: 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Hokkaido, Japan

Japan Island’s Northern Part Hokkaido Jolted by Earthquake with 5.39 Magnitude

EARTHQUAKE – The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded that an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Hokkaido, the northern part of the main islands of Japan.

Previously, in September, Hokkaido was hit by a quake with a magnitude of 6.6. It left more than 40 persons lifeless and structures were damaged.

Recently, based on a report on ABS-CBN News, another quake has jolted Japan Island’s northernmost part, Hokkaido. The US Geological Survey reportedly recorded that the quake is 5.9 in magnitude.

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Furthermore, according to the report, the quake jolted Hokkaido, Japan at a depth of eight kilometers, 107 kilometers northeast of Shibetsu.

The USGS expressed that there is a low possibility of damage caused by the calamity.

We’ll keep you posted for further updates or information about the incident.

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