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TOKYO: A moderately strong earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 4 struck Chiba Prefecture around 12:12 p.m. on July 4th.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was identified off the east coast of Chiba Prefecture, specifically in the Pacific Ocean, at a depth of approximately 50 km.

The earthquake’s magnitude, a crucial measure of its size, was estimated to be 5.4, highlighting the substantial impact of the event.

The agency reported that the temblor hit the surrounding prefectures, including Tokyo, at a seismic intensity of 4.

Buildings in the central part of the Japanese capital were shaken for a few seconds, but no damage was reported.

Earlier in the day, the region experienced three quakes of lower intensity, with the highest one of 4 in Chiba.