Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan's Coast Near Tokyo

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Japan's eastern coast near Tokyo on Friday evening, November 6, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Earthquake Details

The earthquake occurred at 7:39 p.m. local time in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was roughly 90 miles southeast of Hasaki at a depth of 18 miles. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 and a seismic intensity of 3 on Japan's 0-7 scale.

Impact and Response

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning or advisory, and no damaging tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey reported light shaking and issued a green PAGER alert, indicating a low likelihood of casualties and damage. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Tokyo Disney Resort Area

Seismic intensity 2 was recorded at an observation station in Urayasu's Hinode district. Urayasu is home to Tokyo Disney Resort, which includes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. The earthquake occurred while both parks were within their published operating hours of 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. No earthquake-related early closure, park evacuation, or resort-wide suspension has been confirmed.

Why it matters

The earthquake struck in one of the world's most seismically active regions. Japan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire. The Tokyo metropolitan area is home to more than 35 million people.

Quellen (auf Englisch)

• foxweather.com: Strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Japanese coast near Tokyo | Fox Weather
• insidethemagic.net: Massive 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Tokyo Disney Resort Region During Park Hours
• openthemagazine.com: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Japan’s Kanto Coast, No Major Tsunami Expected
• wionews.com: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes eastern Japan near Tokyo, JMA says
• hindustantimes.com: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off coast of Tokyo | World News
• journalarta.com: Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 Quake Near Tokyo — JournalArta Global

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