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6.1 magnitude earthquake recorded off Ogasawara Island south of Tokyo

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 13:55 local time on the west coast of Ogasawara. After the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 400 kilometers, a "giant wave" warning was not issued.

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Published January 16,2023
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on Ogasawara Island, south of Japan's capital, Tokyo.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 13:55 local time on the west coast of Ogasawara.

After the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 400 kilometers, a "giant wave" warning was not issued.

Ogasawara Island, which is administratively connected to Tokyo, is located 1000 kilometers south of the capital.