# Tokyo Shallow Quake Strikes

> Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Tokyo coast with no tsunami warning.
- Title: Tokyo Shallow Quake Strikes · The Japan Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/06/japan/tokyo-shallow-quake
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- Published: 2026-11-06T12:28:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Tokyo's coast on Friday, causing minor shaking but no damage or tsunami alerts.