Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, no tsunami alert

· Climate · Japan

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Kanto region on Friday evening, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The shallow quake hit at 7:39 pm local time in the sea off Tokyo, and no tsunami alert was issued. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the items. Japan sits on one of the world's most seismically active zones and regularly experiences earthquakes, with authorities issuing rapid assessments of magnitude, depth and tsunami risk.

Why it matters：Japan's seismic activity is a constant test of preparedness for a densely populated, economically vital region.

Key points

  • The quake had a magnitude of 6.1.
  • It struck at 7:39 pm local time off the Kanto region.
  • No tsunami alert was issued.

Sources (original reporting)

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