5.9 Earthquake - 233 km southwest of Shimizu, Hokkaido, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit 233 km (145 mi) away from Shimizu, Hokkaido, Japan at 12.45 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 141 km (87 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD