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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The tremor was felt in the Japanese capital, causing problems with rail travel, while no tsunami warning was issued.
Earthquake in Japan shakes Tokyo, 37 injured An earthquake in eastern Japan and Tokyo has caused 37 injuries and disrupted train services. No tsunami or anomalies at nuclear facilities were reported.
At two o'clock local time, the earthquake warning was heard in the Tokyo area on Sunday morning. An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 has shaken the East of Japan.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hit the Japanese capital region, causing 37 injuries. Replies are expected in the next few days An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hit the surrounding area.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hit the east of Japan around 2am this Sunday (23), reported to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The number of wounded has reached 37, but most of them would not be serious, authorities heard by the Associated Press and local newspapers. There is no immediate risk of tsunami. The earthquake epicenter was the city of Ibaraki, in Tokyo's metropolitan region, with a depth of about 70 km, which would partially explain t…
A 5.9 earthquake shook the region of Ibaraki. At least 37 people were slightly injured, authorities warn of landslides.
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