Magnitude 4.8 quake rattles eastern Japan, felt in Chiba and neighboring prefectures
A preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Thursday, with shaking reported in Chiba Prefecture and nearby areas.
The tremor occurred at 4:13 a.m. in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, about 50 kilometers deep. It reached a seismic intensity of 4 in Asahi. Residents of Ibaraki and other adjacent prefectures also felt the shaking. The Japan weather agency recorded the event.
Why it matters
The quake shows ongoing seismic risk for residents of eastern Japan and nearby prefectures.
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