Two Earthquakes Reported Off Japan's Eastern Coast in November 2026

Reported Earthquakes

Yicai, a Chinese outlet, reported a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in waters near the eastern coast of Japan's Honshu. The China Earthquake Networks Center determined the quake occurred at 12:52 on November 9, with an epicenter at 36.25 degrees north latitude, 141.85 degrees east longitude, and a depth of 10 kilometers.

WION and The Daily Jagran reported a 6.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Tokyo on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the shallow quake occurred at 7:39 PM local time (10:39 GMT) in the sea off the coast of Japan's eastern Kanto region. The United States Geological Survey placed the epicenter about 169 kilometers (105 miles) southeast of Asahi, just east of Tokyo. The JMA reported a seismic intensity of 3 on Japan's 0-7 scale. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Why it matters

The sources report different magnitudes, dates, times, and locations, so they appear to describe separate events rather than a single earthquake. Readers should treat each report according to its originating agency and outlet.

Sources

• yicai.com (in Chinese): 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near eastern coast of Japan's Honshu, epicenter at 10 km depth
• wionews.com: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes eastern Japan near Tokyo, JMA says
• thedailyjagran.com: Japan Earthquake: 6.1 Magnitude Quake Off Tokyo, No Tsunami

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