A 5.4‑magnitude earthquake struck Chiba Prefecture early Sunday, registering a lower‑5 intensity on Japan’s tiered seismic scale. The epicenter was near Kisarazu, the city west of Tokyo Bay, and no injuries or major damage have been reported to date.
Kyodo News confirms the event, noting the magnitude and intensity and the lack of immediate reports of injury or damage. The agency added that authorities had not yet issued any formal statements beyond the initial assessment.
While the quake is confirmed to have struck the prefecture, the statement from Kyodo that “no injuries or major damage yet” is presented as awaited confirmation – authorities are still reviewing reports and may update the status as more information comes in.
Chiba Prefecture, which surrounds Tokyo to the east, has a population of about 6.8 million residents and is frequently monitored for seismic activity due to its proximity to one of Japan’s major fault lines.
Local authorities have issued a call to remain calm and are monitoring aftershocks. Residents are advised to stay away from damaged buildings and have been told that emergency services will be on standby should the situation evolve. Updates will follow as additional data become available.
