Japan Shaken By Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake
CHIBA, Japan (CBS SF) -- A earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck off the coast of Japan Wednesday near Chiba, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's automated seismograph alert network.
The quake struck at 4:53 UTC at a depth of 49km. No tsunami warning was issued.
The quake was reportedly felt as far away as Tokyo.
No damage was immediately reported.
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