Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Shakes Part of Northern Japan

A map shows the location of a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that hit 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the small town of Sarabetsu, on the main island of Hokkaido, Japan, on April 27, 2026. USGSTOKYO—A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but there was no damage or casualties.No tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.