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Magnitude-6.1 earthquake strikes off Tokyo; no tsunami alert issued
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off Tokyo on Friday evening, according to Japanese authorities.
The quake hit in the sea off the Kanto region, with its epicentre about 169 kilometres southeast of Asahi, near the capital.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency recorded intensity 3 on the country’s seven-level scale, meaning almost everyone indoors could feel the shaking and dishes might rattle.
No tsunami alert was issued after the earthquake.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Authorities had not reported further impacts or next steps in the information available.
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off Tokyo on Friday, November 6, 2026, and no tsunami alert was issued.
The shallow quake hit at 7:39 p.m. local time in the sea off Japan’s Kanto region.
The US Geological Survey placed the epicentre about 169 kilometres southeast of Asahi.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency recorded a seismic intensity of 3 on Japan’s 0-to-7 scale.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
- Who
- The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck offshore. No tsunami alert was issued.
- When
- Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:39 p.m. local time.
- Where
- In the sea off Japan’s Kanto region, about 169 kilometres southeast of Asahi.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 6.1
- Time
- 7:39 p.m. local time
- Epicentre
- About 169 kilometres southeast of Asahi
- Seismic intensity
- 3 on Japan’s 0-to-7 scale
- Tsunami alert
- None issued
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What people are saying
almost everyone indoors feels the shaking
dishes on shelves may rattle