Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Tokyo Coast, No Tsunami Alert Issued
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Tokyo in eastern Japan on November 6, 2026, at 7:39 p.m. local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The shallow quake occurred in the sea near the Kanto region, with no tsunami warning issued. The United States Geological Survey located the epicenter about 169 kilometers southeast of Asahi. Japan, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes. No immediate damage or injuries were reported.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, thehindu, moneycontrol, ndtv, news18, hindustantimes, wion. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 6 Nov, 11:13 am. Other outlets followed.