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Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, but no tsunami alert issued

Magnitude 6.1 quake off Tokyo triggers alert despite no tsunami warning.

Context

What happened: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore in the sea near Japan's Kanto region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Key numbers: Magnitude 6.1; quake hit at 7:39 pm; no tsunami alert issued. Why it matters: The agency reported the quake was shallow and did not issue a tsunami alert.

What changed

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore in the sea near Japan's Kanto region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Why it matters

The agency reported the quake was shallow and did not issue a tsunami alert.

Sources

japan_times