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Japan has lifted its advisory warning of major earthquakes following a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that shook the country and triggered a tsunami alert. Officials warn that while the advisory is lifted, the risk of future major quakes remains.

Japan has lifted a special advisory warning of major earthquakes following a 7.7-magnitude tremor that struck off its northern coast. While the immediate threat has passed, officials caution that the possibility of a major quake remains, as Japan is highly seismically active.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 95km.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit about 18 kilometres west of Sarabetsu, a small town on Hokkaido -- Japan's northernmost main island -- at a depth of 81 kilometres.

A strong earthquake has rattled northern Japan. The tremor measured 6.2 magnitude. It struck Hokkaido island early Monday. Fortunately, no damage or injuries have been reported. Authorities did not issue any tsunami warnings. This follows a larger earthquake last week which raised concerns about potential megaquakes.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan's Hokkaido region early Monday.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Japan's Hokkaido region on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on X.

TOKYO: A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of

No tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

As per NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 90km.