5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, shakes Tokyo; several injured
A PRELIMINARY magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early on Aug 23, shaking Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, with multiple people reported injured but no tsunami threat issued. The earthquake struck at about 2am local time, with it...
A preliminary magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan on the morning of August 23, 2026, causing significant shaking in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. Several people were reported injured, including a young man and a woman in her 70s in Saitama, as well as three individuals in Kawasaki. The epicenter of the quake was situated in the southern part of Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 68km.
No tsunami threat was issued following the earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency advised residents to stay vigilant for aftershocks over the coming week, particularly within the next two to three days. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi directed officials to evaluate the damage and provide timely updates to the public. No abnormalities were detected at nuclear power plants in the affected region, according to their respective operators.
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