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5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near northern Japan coast

January 15, 2026 / 9:25 AM
5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near northern Japan coast
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Sharjah24-WAM: An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck near the eastern coast of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday morning, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The quake occurred at 08:13 local time at a depth of 54 kilometres. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were issued.

January 15, 2026 / 9:25 AM

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