A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck Hokkaido, Japan Region at a depth of 253 km (157.2 miles), the quake hit at 23:52:37 UTC Tuesday 8th May 2012The epicenter was 179 km (111 miles) WNW of Kuril'sk, Kuril Islands
No Tsunami Warning Issued - No Reports of Damage or Injuries at this time

