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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Tokyo coast; no tsunami alert issued

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Magnitude-6.1 Earthquake Off Tokyo Coast, No Tsunami Alert
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Summary

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck in the sea off Japan's Kanto region, near Tokyo, on November 6, 2026, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake hit at 7:39 pm local time (1039 GMT), and The Japan Times describes it as shallow. No tsunami alert was issued. The Hindu reports there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, citing the weather agency.

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  1. NDTV

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    NDTV reports a magnitude-6.1 earthquake off the Tokyo coast in Japan, with no tsunami alert issued.

  2. Hindustan Times

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    Hindustan Times reports that a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit at 7:39 pm (1039 GMT) in the sea off Japan's Kanto region, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency.

  3. The Japan Times

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    The Japan Times reports a shallow magnitude 6.1 quake at 7:39 pm in the sea off Japan's Kanto region, with no tsunami alert issued, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency.

  4. The Hindu

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    The Hindu reports a magnitude-6.1 earthquake off Tokyo with no tsunami alert, citing the weather agency, and says there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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