Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes northeastern Chiba, Japan; felt in Tokyo
In short
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck northeastern Chiba Prefecture, Japan, early on October 8, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency, Chinese outlets reported. Shaking was felt in Tokyo. CLS reported the quake was about 50 km deep and that the agency said there was no tsunami risk.
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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck northeastern Chiba Prefecture, Japan, in the early hours of October 8, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, as reported by CLS and China News Service. Both outlets said shaking was felt in the capital, Tokyo. Yicai also reported the magnitude 4.8 quake in northeastern Chiba. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
CLS reported that the quake occurred at about 4:13 a.m. local time (3:13 a.m. Beijing time), with its epicentre at 35.7 degrees north latitude and 140.7 degrees east longitude and a focal depth of about 50 km. CLS reported that the agency said there was no need to worry about tsunami damage. [ 1 ]
Why it matters
The quake was felt in Japan's capital, Tokyo, according to Chinese reports. CLS reported that the Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no need to worry about a tsunami. None of the documents report damage or injuries.
Key facts
- A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck northeastern Chiba Prefecture, Japan, early on October 8. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The information came from the Japan Meteorological Agency. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Shaking was felt in Tokyo. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The quake occurred at about 4:13 a.m. local Japan time (3:13 a.m. Beijing time). [ 1 ]
- The epicentre was at 35.7 degrees north, 140.7 degrees east, at a depth of about 50 km. [ 1 ]
- The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no need to worry about tsunami damage. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether there was any damage or injuries. None of the documents mention damage or casualties.
- Time, location, depth and tsunami assessment. Only CLS reports these details.