Quake Rocks Tokyo Skyscrapers

A strong earthquake jolted the Tokyo area Monday morning, rocking skyscrapers and bringing trains to a halt.

The quake, which struck at 8:53 a.m., had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 and originated in Sagami Bay, southwest of Tokyo, officials said.

Buildings rattled and shook violently but there were no reports of damage and injuries immediately after the quake, police said.