AdvertisementAdvertisementEast AsiaThe shallow quake hit in the sea off the coast of the Kanto region. (Image: United States Geological Survey)06 Nov 2026 08:54PM (Updated: 06 Nov 2026 08:58PM) Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST TOKYO: A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Tokyo on Friday (Nov 6), Japanese authorities said, but no tsunami alert was issued.The shallow quake hit at 7.39 pm (6.39pm, Singapore time) in the sea off the coast of the country's Kanto region, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on its website.Its epicentre was about 169km southeast of Asahi, which is just east of the capital Tokyo, according to the United States Geological Survey.The JMA said it recorded a "seismic intensity 3" on Japan's 0-7 scale, meaning that "almost everyone indoors feels the shaking" and "dishes on shelves may rattle".Show MoreShow LessThere were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.Japan is one of the world's most seismically active countries, sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire".The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, typically experiences hundreds of jolts every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the world's earthquakes.The vast majority are mild, although the damage they cause varies according to their location and the depth below the Earth's surface at which they strike.Commentary: Japan’s earthquake shows extreme heat can turn one disaster into twoJapan launches new national agency to deal with disastersSource: AFP/dcNewsletterWeek in ReviewSubscribe to our Chief Editor’s Week in ReviewOur chief editor shares analysis and picks of the week's biggest news every Saturday.NewsletterMorning BriefSubscribe to CNA’s Morning BriefAn automated curation of our top stories to start your day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST