Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off the Coast of Tokyo

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck in the sea off the coast of Japan's Kanto region, near Tokyo, on Friday, November 6, 2026. The shallow quake hit at 7:39 p.m.

local time, about 169 kilometers southeast of Asahi. Japanese authorities did not issue a tsunami alert, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the shaking was felt by almost everyone indoors.