The earthquake measuring 6.2 occurred on the island Prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan

Epicenter of an earthquake settled down in close proximity to the coast at a depth of 140 km. The prevention of a tsunami did not appear. Messages on problems on nuclear power plants in this area, interruptions in power supply or high-speed trains in northern Japan did not arrive. According to Japanese meteorological agencies, the earthquake occurred in southwest part Prefecture of Hokkaido. Agency reported that it shook the most part of the island, including the city of Chitose and Atsumacho. Parts of northern Honshu, the largest island of the country on which it is located Tokyo, also were shaken. Tokyo did not suffer...