A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Japan's Tokyo region on Tuesday, shaking buildings across the capital and prompting temporary inspections of transportation networks, according to Japanese authorities.

The quake was recorded off Japan's eastern coast and was felt across Tokyo and neighboring prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said no tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.

Emergency alerts were sent to residents in affected areas, while rail operators conducted safety checks on some train services. Initial assessments found no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.

The earthquake was felt in office buildings, residential towers, and public facilities across the Tokyo metropolitan area. Authorities continued inspections of infrastructure, including rail lines, roads and utility systems, as a precaution.

The Meteorological Agency of Japan advised people to stay vigilant in anticipation of any aftershocks. It is common practice that after an earthquake of comparable size, there will be smaller shakes in subsequent hours or days.

Japan is one of the countries in the world highly susceptible to earthquakes due to its location near the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is surrounded by a number of tectonic plates. Japan often witnesses a number of earthquakes and is home to some of the best earthquake detection and warning mechanisms in the world.

There has been a strict enforcement of building codes after previous calamities, resulting in more resistant homes and office buildings. Government authorities and transport operators hold regular emergency preparedness drills in case of major earthquakes.

This earthquake strikes during a period in which the government has been making efforts towards increasing its preparedness for possible earthquakes in the future.

Inspections were ongoing, but there was no mention of any disruption to vital services. Transport services returned to their usual activities after the completion of safety checks.

There was anxiety among residents in the Tokyo area due to this earthquake, but it seemed that it had little impact.