Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Tokyo Coast, No Tsunami Alert Issued
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred off the coast of Tokyo on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:39 p.m. local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the shallow quake hit in the sea off the Kanto region. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) pinpointed the epicenter approximately 169 kilometers (105 miles) southeast of Asahi, a location just east of the capital Tokyo. The JMA recorded a 'seismic intensity 3' on Japan's 0-7 scale, indicating that most people indoors would have felt the shaking, and items like dishes on shelves might have rattled. Crucially, Japanese authorities confirmed that no tsunami alert was issued following the seismic event. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake.
