Japan Meteorological Agency: No Tsunami Risk from Earthquake, Aftershock Possible
On Monday, April 27, 2026, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, prompting immediate assessment by national authorities. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the seismic event occurred off the coast of Hokkaido but emphasized that no tsunami warning was issued following the tremor. Officials noted, however, that aftershocks remain a possibility in … Read more