Several injured in the M5.2 earthquake that occurred before dawn in eastern Japan and Tokyo

TOKYO (Kyudo) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck eastern Japan early Thursday, including Chiba Prefecture and downtown Tokyo, injuring several people, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and local authorities.

The 4:16 a.m. earthquake registered 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Kisarazu and 5 lower in Kimetsu, both in Chiba Prefecture, and 4 in areas including the Chiyoda and Shinagawa wards of Tokyo, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami warning was issued.

The agency defines a Level 5 upper as a situation in which many people find it difficult to walk. It was the first time since March 2012 that Chiba Prefecture was hit by a magnitude 5 earthquake, according to the agency.

The agency warned of the possibility of earthquakes of a similar scale for about a week.

Roof tiles are scattered on the ground in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, after an earthquake occurred before dawn on May 11, 2023 (Kyodo)

The quake had a magnitude of 4 in Mihama Ward in Chiba City and some areas in Yokohama and Kawasaki, both south of Tokyo.

Two women were slightly injured in Chiba Prefecture and two other people were injured in neighboring Kanagawa Prefecture, including a man who was hit by a light falling through the ceiling while he was sleeping. There were no immediate reports of casualties in Tokyo.

Some East Japan Railway services that pass through Chiba Prefecture, including the Uchibo and Sotobo lines, have been canceled or delayed.

In Kisarazu, roof tiles were dislodged and scattered on the floor.

Dozens of elevators, mostly in high-rise buildings in Tokyo, and in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, stopped automatically because of the quake, as maintenance staff manually restarted them.

But no one has been reported trapped inside, according to elevator manufacturer and maintenance company Elevator Systems Co.

A train suspension announcement is displayed at JR Kisarazu Station, Chiba Prefecture, after an earthquake occurred before dawn on May 11, 2023 (Kyodo)

The earthquake originated in southern Chiba Prefecture at a depth of about 40 kilometers. The agency initially reported a strength of 5.4 but later revised it to a 5.2.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos