A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued
Officials said 23 people were injured and about 460 homes lost power as trains were delayed and aftershocks remained possible.
- Early Sunday, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki, Japan, at a depth of 70 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Shaking was felt throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area, though authorities reported no immediate damage.
- Japan lies along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a vast zone where tectonic plates meet and responsible for about 90% of the world's earthquakes. This inherent seismic risk necessitates rigorous building codes and public readiness protocols.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed there was no threat of a tsunami, and no reports of injuries were recorded. The United States Geological Survey independently measured the tremor at a preliminary magnitude of 5.8.
- Shaking was felt across the Tokyo metropolitan area, home to more than 35 million people. NHK public television footage showed traffic on roads in nearby cities, including Mito and Saitama, appearing normal.
- This tremor follows last month's magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, on Japan's southernmost island of Kyushu, which killed 38 people and injured 364. That event destroyed more than 1,500 buildings and damaged nearly 20,000 others.
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the vicinity of Tokyo on Sunday morning, causing 37 injuries.
The earthquake also caused ruptures of water pipes and alterations in transport in some areas, reported local media
Japan Earthquake: 37 Injured After Magnitude 5.8 Quake Hits Eastern Region
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook eastern Japan, including Tokyo, early Sunday, leaving at least 37 people injured. Most of the injuries were minor, officials said. There was no tsunami warning following the quake. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake struck
In Japan, dozens of people were first reportedly injured in an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 near Tokyo.
Dozens hurt in Japan earthquake
A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early on Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and its epicentre was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture with a depth of 70 kilometres. The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude of 5.8. At least 37 people were …
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