In brief
A flash alert from Xinhua said an earthquake struck near Tokyo, but it did not give any information on the magnitude, depth or damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation, noting that earthquakes are common in the region.
Xinhua issued a flash alert on Oct. 28 that an earthquake had struck near Tokyo, Japan.
The alert did not include any information on the quake’s size, depth, or whether any buildings were damaged.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or property damage from the brief statement.
Officials said they were monitoring the situation closely and would release more details if they became available.
Japan sits on a fault line where the Pacific plate meets the Asian plate, so earthquakes happen frequently in the area.
Because the alert did not specify how strong the quake was, it is hard to tell how much shaking people might have felt.
Residents in Tokyo and nearby towns were advised to stay alert and follow any updates from local authorities.
