Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Shakes Part of Northern Japan

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Shakes Part of Northern Japan
A map shows the location of a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that hit 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the small town of Sarabetsu, on the main island of Hokkaido, Japan, on April 27, 2026. USGS
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TOKYO—A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but there was no damage or casualties.

No tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.