A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Japan's northern Hokkaido region on Monday, startling residents across multiple districts.

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Japan's northern Hokkaido region, with no risk of a tsunami confirmed by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Tokyo, SANA-An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, earlier on Monday.

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook Japan’s northern Hokkaido region on Monday, sending tremors through several districts and briefly startling residents, media reports said. The Japan Meteorological ...

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URAKAWA, Japan -- Dozens of aftershocks rocked Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Saturday, keeping residents busy picking up fallen books and sweeping up glass a day after a major earthquake.

According to mapping by the United States Geological Survey, the 6.5-magnitude earthquake happened north of Hokkaido. The quake was reported just before 5:30 p.m.

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TOKYO (AP) -- Several strong earthquakes, included one of magnitude 6.3, shook Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Wednesday and Thursday -- the latest since a powerful temblor injured more ...