Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Waters Off Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 occurred in the ocean 202 kilometers east-southeast of Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, at 7:39 p.m. Korea Standard Time, the Korea Meteorological Administration said, citing foreign observation agencies.

The epicenter is located at 35.00 degrees north latitude and 142.20 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers.

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