Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo injures at least 37
TOKYO, Aug 23 — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early today, injuring at least 37 people and disrupti...
Early today, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattled near Tokyo, injuring at least 37 people and causing widespread disruption in the bustling Japanese capital. The temblor struck the southern region of Ibaraki Prefecture, just south of the bustling metropolis, around 2am local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Despite no tsunami warnings, the quake sent shockwaves through Tokyo and the surrounding areas, prompting public alerts and notices on smartphones.
The US Geological Survey pegged the quake's intensity at 5.8. At least 37 individuals sustained minor injuries, with the most severe case involving an 80-year-old woman in Yokohama who suffered a hip injury after falling from bed during the quake, reported local media. The late-night earthquake caused delays and disruptions to regional train services in Tokyo, and minor damage to a building in neighboring Saitama.
Authorities are investigating whether a ruptured water main in the capital is linked to the seismic event. The weather agency cautioned of heightened landslide risks following the quake, which may have destabilized soil in the region that had recently experienced heavy rainfall. The agency also cautioned of potential strong aftershocks in the coming days.
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