Tokyo. A strong earthquake occurred in Hokkaido island of Japan. Its intensity was 6 on the Richter scale. According to the National Center for Seismology, this tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers. It is a matter of relief that till now there is no news of any injury or casualty. Earthquakes are nothing new in Japan. This country falls in the ‘Ring of Fire’ region of the Pacific Ocean, where four major tectonic plates – Pacific, Philippine Sea, Eurasian and North American plates meet. Due to the continuous movement of these plates, earthquakes keep occurring here again and again.
Let us tell you that the entire country is in a very active seismic zone, and they have the densest seismic network in the world, which is why many earthquakes are recorded here. In view of frequent earthquake incidents, Japan has implemented strict building codes along with high-tech systems. Which includes earthquake-resistant buildings and warning alarms that reduce the impact of earthquakes. Due to the geographical location of Japan, the frequency of earthquakes here is very high. This country is situated on the Ring of Fire, which is the junction of tectonic plates. Here, when 4 tectonic plates collide with each other, a state of vibration is created in the earth. This causes earthquakes. According to media reports, earthquakes occur approximately 1,500 times a year in Japan, which means 2-3 earthquakes occur every day. Apart from earthquakes, Japan is also a volcanically active area.