M5.5 Earthquake Hits Eastern Japan Near Tokyo

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck eastern Japan on Monday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake occurred south of Ibaraki Prefecture and registered a lower-5 intensity on Japan’s seven-point seismic scale in southern Gunma Prefecture and northern Saitama Prefecture, the areas most strongly affected.

Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami following the earthquake. No immediate reports of major damage or injuries were announced.