Early Monday, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Japan, with authorities reporting no significant damage or casualties.
The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that there was no need to issue a tsunami advisory following the tremor.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located 11 miles west of Sarabetsu, a small town on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island. The US Geological Survey noted that the quake originated at a depth of 50 miles beneath the surface, registering a magnitude of 6.1.
Just a week prior, a 7.7 magnitude offshore quake had led Japan to warn of a slightly elevated risk of a megaquake along the northeastern coast, prompting increased vigilance in the region.
A week ago, a 7.7 magnitude offshore earthquake prompted Japan to issue an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake for the nation’s northeastern coastal areas.
The JMA said Monday’s quake was outside of the area subject to a megaquake advisory and that the special awareness week is set to end as planned.