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Tokyo Shallow Quake Strikes
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Tokyo coast with no tsunami warning.
In brief
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Tokyo coast with no tsunami warning. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Tokyo's coast on Friday, causing minor shaking but no damage or tsunami alerts. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Earthquake Details
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Tokyo's coast on Friday at 7:39 pm.
Epicenter Location
The quake's epicenter was 169 kilometers southeast of Asahi, east of Tokyo.
Seismic Impact
Japan recorded a seismic intensity 3, meaning almost everyone indoors felt the shaking.
No Damage Reported
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the quake.
Japan's Seismic Activity
Japan sits on four tectonic plates and experiences hundreds of earthquakes yearly.
Tsunami Alert Status
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami alert for the quake.
Here's the gist
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Tokyo's coast on Friday, causing minor shaking but no damage or tsunami alerts.
