M6.2 earthquake hits Hokkaido, northern Japan

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.2 has hit Hokkaido, northern Japan. Authorities say there is no threat of tsunami. The quake struck at around 6:55 p.m. on Sunday. The Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)

Watch: Japan Disneyland tourists crouch after early earthquake announcement

Japan, one of the world's most seismically active countries, is known for its Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system that alerts people if a quake of magnitude 5 or higher is expected. The EEW system aims to mitigate earthquake damage by allowing people to take shelter and leave dangerous areas in case strong tremors jolt a ...