Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Chiba, Japan; No Impact on Korea

by Lee nakyeong Posted : November 6, 2026, 20:00Updated : November 6, 2026, 20:00

The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred off the southeast coast of Chiba, Japan, at 7:39 PM (Korea time) on November 6, 2026, citing foreign observation agencies.


The epicenter was located at a latitude of 35.00 degrees north and a longitude of 142.20 degrees east, with a depth of 10 kilometers.


Although the earthquake was close enough to be felt in South Korea, the Meteorological Administration stated that there would be no significant impact on the country.





* This article has been translated by AI.