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6.1 Magnitude Shakes Japan's Hokkaido, No Tsunami Warnings

While no damage or casualties have been reported yet by major Japanese media outlets, the quake was reported to have a depth of 42.9 kilometers (27 miles) as per USGS.?

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido in northern Japan on Saturday night. The tremors shook coastal cities in Japan, however, no Tsunami warnings were issued said an Agence France-Presse (AFP) report.

While no damage or casualties have been reported yet by major Japanese media outlets, the quake was reported to have a depth of 42.9 kilometres (27 miles) as per USGS.?