An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan's Hokkaido on Tuesday at 6:18 pm.
The quake occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Despite the magnitude of the earthquake is capable of causing damage in populated areas, there have been no reports of damage or injuries so far.
This is the second earthquake to have struck Hokkaido in over a month, with the previous one occurring on February 25.
Japan experienced a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale earlier this month, which struck the east of the Fukushima prefecture.
Japan is a country with strict construction regulations designed to ensure buildings can withstand strong earthquakes, and emergency drills are routinely held to prepare for a major jolt.
Earthquakes are common in Japan due to their location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.