Earthquake rattles Tokyo, surrounding area
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A strong earthquake rattled the Japanese capital of Tokyo and its suburbs Monday, with a preliminary magnitude reading of 5.6, shaking buildings, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. The agency issued a tsunami warning as a cautionary measure, but removed it within minutes.
The quake was centered in the northern part of Saitama Prefecture, a state northwest of Tokyo, and 50 kilometers (31 miles) below ground level, the agency said.
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The quake shook all 23 wards of Tokyo, as well as the surrounding prefectures including Ibaraki, Tochigi, Saitama and Gunma.
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world. A magnitude 5 quake can cause considerable image, while a magnitude 6 temblor can cause severe damage.