An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale was recorded this Saturday on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, in northern Japan, with no reports of damage or injuries, the United States Seismological Institute reported.
According to the French agency AFP, the earthquake, which did not generate a tsunami alert, occurred at 10:27 p.m. local time (1:27 p.m. in Portugal), at a depth of about 43 kilometers, with no injuries or injuries reported. structural damage.
Earthquakes are common in Japan, and intense seismic activity is recorded in the region that spans Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Due to this seismic vulnerability situation, the country applies strict construction rules to ensure buildings can withstand strong earthquakes and regularly holds emergency drills to prepare for a major tremor.
Source: TSF
