6.1 Earthquake - 140 km east of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit 140 km (87 mi) away from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, in the early morning at 5.23 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 81 km (50 mi) and was felt widely in the area." VD