An earthquake occurred early on Thursday. Its preliminary magnitude was measured at 4.8. Shaking was felt in certain areas.
The affected region includes Chiba Prefecture. Details of the earthquake's impact are available from the source.
Further information can be found through the original report, which provides more context about the event and its effects in eastern Japan.
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