The epicenter of the quakes was 98 km east of the city of Kushiro at a depth of 12 km.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake off the coast of Hokkaido?
Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?
Are there any reports of earthquake casualties?
What is the island of Hokkaido famous for?
There were no reports of deaths or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued.
Hokkaido. What do we know about this island
Hokkaido is Japan's largest and northernmost main island, known for its harsh, snowy climate and beautiful landscapes.
It occupies approximately 22 percent. area of the entire country, and only about 5% live there. Japan's population. The island is famous for its excellent agricultural and dairy products – especially butter, cheese, milk ice cream and Wagyū beef from Hokkaido are considered some of the best in the country.
In winter, it attracts skiers and snowboarders thanks to huge amounts of snow (the best resorts are Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu), and in summer it delights with lavender fields in Furano and Biei.
