Japan Earthquake Today
In short
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the south-east coast of Mie Prefecture on Sunday morning, 1 November 2026, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
What is happening
The tremor occurred off the Pacific coast near Shima. While shaking was felt at intensity 3 in parts of Fukushima Prefecture, there were no immediate reports of casualties, damage, or tsunami warnings.
When
1 November 2026
Why it matters
Japan is highly prone to seismic activity, making even moderate earthquakes a significant concern for coastal safety and infrastructure. Monitoring these events is vital to prevent loss of life from potential tsunamis.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this recent event with the major 2024 earthquake that affected the Noto region.
Sources
- Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Hits Japan's Shima
- October when disaster prevention emails stopped. I added a page for warnings, earthquakes, and tsunamis to the Ama Town Living Guide
- Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off southern coast of Japan’s Honshu
- Strong 6.1‑magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Mie Prefecture with no tsunami warning