Tokyo: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Tokyo in eastern Japan but Japanese officials have not issued a tsunami warning. For now there have been no reports of any damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the shallow earthquake hit at around 7.39pm local time (10.39 GMT). The earthquake hit the waters off the Kanto region of Japan.
Although the earthquake hit off the Japanese coast, and had a 6.1 magnitude, no tsunami warning was issued by officials. There were also no immediate reports of any injuries or deaths.
No Tsunami Warning Issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency said they confirmed the earthquake but that no tsunami warning was issued. Tsunami warnings are important after earthquakes in the ocean as some earthquakes can move large amounts of water and cause dangerous waves.
In this case no tsunami warning was issued. There have been no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.
Earthquake Hits Kanto Region Of Japan
The earthquake hit the waters off the Kanto region of Japan. The region is one of the main population and economic centres of the country. Tokyo, the capital city is also located here.
Japan is located in a seismically active area so earthquakes are a common natural disaster. The Japan Meteorological Agency monitor any earthquake activity. They provide information on where the earthquake has hit, how strong it was and how intense it was. This enables officials and the public to know what risk could be faced.
More information on the earthquake is not immediately available.