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Magnitude 4.8 quake shakes Asahi, Chiba Prefecture

Original: 千葉県

An earthquake struck Asahi City in Chiba Prefecture, registering an estimated magnitude of 4.8 and an intensity of 4 on the Japanese seismic scale, according to Yomiuri Shimbun. Authorities say there is no risk of a tsunami. Residents in the area reported feeling the shake, and the quake quickly drew attention across Japan, where seismic activity is closely watched.

Why now: People in Japan closely monitor earthquakes, and a strong tremor in Chiba prompted immediate searches and news coverage.

Chiba PrefectureAsahi CityJapan

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Evidence

• 千葉県で最大震度4のやや強い地震　千葉県・旭市 · ｄメニューニュース
• 千葉県旭市で震度４、津波の心配なし…マグニチュードは４・８と推定 · 読売新聞

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