A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Sarabetsu, a small town in Hokkaido, Japan, early on Monday. The tremor occurred at a depth of 50 miles and was located 11 miles west of the town, according to the US Geological Survey. Fortunately, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) did not issue a tsunami advisory following this event. This earthquake comes just days after a 7.7-magnitude offshore earthquake on April 20, which prompted authorities to issue a warning about an increased risk of a potential megaquake in northeastern Japan. The Cabinet Office and JMA reported a 1% chance of a megaquake occurring within the following week, compared to the usual 0.1% chance. Officials urged residents in 182 towns along the northeastern coast to enhance their preparedness while maintaining their daily routines. The JMA confirmed that the latest earthquake occurred outside the area covered by the previous advisory, and the special alert week would conclude as scheduled.