Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
Shaking registered lower 5 on Japan's seven-point seismic scale. There was no risk of a tsunami.
Early Sunday, an earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.9 struck eastern Japan, near the Tokyo region, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake, which occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 70 kilometers (42 miles), was recorded at 5.8 by the United States Geological Survey. Despite the significant magnitude, the country's meteorological agency stated there was no risk of a tsunami following the seismic activity.
No damage or injuries were reported, and reports indicated that roads in the Tokyo area, including nearby cities such as Mito and Saitama, remained clear and functional. Japan, known for its frequent seismic activity, recently experienced a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the Kumamoto area on the southern island of Kyushu, which resulted in 38 deaths, 364 injuries, and extensive damage to buildings.
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