5.3-magnitude quake jolts Izu islands south of Tokyo
An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted the Izu Islands south of Tokyo, the weather agency said on Monday
Tokyo: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake, which measured a weak 5 on the shindo (intensity) scale, was detected at a depth of 10 kilometers in the waters around Niijima and Kozushima on Monday at 4:42 p.m.
The quake, which hit around 4:42 p.m. at a depth of around 10 kilometers, registered a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in the Nii and Toshima islands, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The government set up a crisis management center at the prime minister’s office following the temblor.
No tsunami warning has been issued.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damages.
Ms Kalinga