Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes East of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

An earthquake has struck east of Chiba City in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Citing foreign observation agencies and other sources, the Korea Meteorological Administration reported that a magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred at around 12:07 a.m. today (October 29) in an area 55 kilometers east of Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

The epicenter was located at 35.70 degrees north latitude and 140.70 degrees east longitude, with a focal depth of 50 kilometers, according to authorities.

(Photo: Provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration, Yonhap News)
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