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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake continues in east Japan, shaking Tokyo

Japan metrological agency said that the epicenter of this trembler was off the eastern coast of Hachijojima Island south of Tokyo. (Photo courtesy of Weather Agency)
Japan metrological agency said that the epicenter of this trembler was off the eastern coast of Hachijojima Island south of Tokyo. (Photo courtesy of Weather Agency)
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28 Mar 2021 01:03:10 GMT9
28 Mar 2021 01:03:10 GMT9

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TOKYO: A mild earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 3 struck Tokyo and Chiba prefectures at around 09:27 on March 28.

Japan metrological agency said that the epicenter of this trembler was off the eastern coast of Hachijojima Island south of Tokyo with a magnitude of 5.8 at the depth of approximately at 50 kilometers in the Pacific Ocean.

The epicenter seen off the eastern coast of Hachijojima Island. (JMA)

The agency said that there are no concerns about a tsunami being caused by this earthquake, and there has been no reported damage.

Surrounding regions were shaken with seismic intensity of 3 in in Tateyama City in Chiba and other villages in the area. While a seismic intensity of 2 was observed over a wide area of ​​Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Saitama Prefectures. 

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