A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Chiba Prefecture early Sunday, registering a lower‑5 on the Japanese tiered intensity scale, according to Kyodo News. The quake struck the region around 6:30 a.m. local time.
Kyodo reports that the epicenter was located near Kisarazu, a coastal city in the western part of Chiba Prefecture.
The Japanese seismic monitoring authorities indicate that, as of the latest updates, no injuries have been reported and no major damage has been documented.
Kyodo notes that the lower‑5 rating on the Japanese intensity scale corresponds to moderate shaking, typically felt by residents and potentially causing minor sway in loose objects.
Local officials are monitoring the situation closely and have encouraged residents to remain calm and follow standard safety procedures as appropriate.
