Japan: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck the North Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Japan’s Kanto region on Friday afternoon, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake was recorded at 4:09 PM IST, approximately 145 km from Choshi in Chiba, Japan. According to NCS data, the tremor originated at a depth of 40 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 35.087° N and longitude 142.254° E.
“EQ of M: 6.1, On: 06/11/2026 16:09:29 IST, Lat: 35.087 N, Long: 142.254 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: North Pacific Ocean,” NCS posted on X.
Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami forecast following the earthquake. No major tsunami warning, tsunami warning or tsunami advisory has been triggered. However, minor sea-level fluctuations are possible along the eastern Kanto coastline. Authorities do not expect destructive waves.
Further details regarding potential impacts, felt intensities and damage are awaited.
Earlier in August, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture at a depth of 40 kilometres. The tremor occurred at 10:45 pm local time, with a seismic intensity of 4 on Japan’s seven-point scale. No tsunami warning was issued.
Earlier that morning, a preliminary 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, leaving more than 40 people injured in Tokyo and neighbouring prefectures, according to Kyodo News.
The quake originated in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 kilometres at 2 am local time. It disrupted train operations, with some services delayed or running at reduced speeds. Some Tobu Railway express services also remained suspended.
Following the morning earthquake, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that the government had established an emergency response task force at the Prime Minister’s Office to assess the situation.
