Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck northeast Chiba Prefecture in the early hours of Oct 8. Epicenter at 35.7°N, 140.7°E; depth about 50 km. Tremors were felt in Tokyo. JMA says there is no tsunami threat.

2026-10-08

Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck northeast Chiba Prefecture in the early hours of Oct 8. Epicenter at 35.7°N, 140.7°E; depth about 50 km. Tremors were felt in Tokyo. JMA says there is no tsunami threat.