The earthquake that occurred on the Japanese island of Hokkaido on Thursday morning, according to Japan's seismic activity scale, was rated at 7 points, which is the highest level for the country. As a result of the tremors confirmed the death of four people, reports UNN with reference to NHK.

"The Meteorological Office reports that the earthquake was rated at 7 on the Japan seismic activity intensity scale. This is the highest level of possible, "- noted the publication.

First, it was reported about two dead and seven people who "did not show signs of life". However, officials from Hokkaido confirmed that two more people were killed in the earthquake.

"This means that there are four dead," - says the publication.

More than 30 people were missing. Another 120 injured.

The earthquake that occurred early in the morning on Thursday in the northern prefecture of Japan in Hokkaido, caused landslides, which led to large-scale destruction. Near the epicenter landslides destroyed homes in the town of Atsumi. All the missing from this city.

The entire Hokkaido Prefecture remained de-energized.