Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes buildings in Tokyo briefly, no tsunami warning

The earthquake hit northwest Chiba prefecture, just outside of Tokyo. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM EARTHQUAKE.USGS.GOV

TOKYO (REUTERS) - A magnitude 4.7 earthquake briefly shook buildings in Tokyo on Thursday (March 31), although there appeared to be no immediate damage and no tsunami warning.

The earthquake hit northwest Chiba prefecture, just outside of Tokyo, and had a magnitude of 4.7 according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The was no tsunami warning, according to public broadcaster NHK and there were no immediate reports of damage.

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