The offshore event struck at 7:39 p.m. in the waters off the Kanto region, roughly 169 kilometers southeast of Asahi. Ground motion reached a 3 on the Japan Meteorological Agency's zero-to-seven scale, which is typically strong enough to rattle dishes indoors. Forecasters determined there was no tsunami threat, and local officials confirmed an absence of immediate injuries or destruction. With the nation resting atop four tectonic plates, mild tremors remain an extraordinarily common occurrence for the population.
Key points
Shaking from the moderate offshore tremor caused indoor items to rattle without triggerin…: Shaking from the moderate offshore tremor caused indoor items to rattle without triggering destructive coastal waves.
Positioned atop four major tectonic plates, the archipelago accounts for roughly 18 perce…: Positioned atop four major tectonic plates, the archipelago accounts for roughly 18 percent of earthquakes recorded globally.
Despite experiencing hundreds of tremors each year, the vast majority of seismic events a…: Despite experiencing hundreds of tremors each year, the vast majority of seismic events affecting the nation remain mild.
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Magnitude-6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, no tsunami alert issued
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".
There 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.
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