Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo injures dozens

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people and causing significant disruptions to regional train services and travel in the city. The quake caused violent shaking in Tokyo and surrounding areas, prompting Japan's warning systems to issue public announcements, sirens, and notifications on affected smartphones. No tsunami warning was issued, as the earthquake's depth was measured at 68km. The US Geological Survey estimated the quake's strength at magnitude 5.8.

At least 37 individuals suffered minor injuries, with the most severe case being an 80-year-old woman in Yokohama who fell and injured her hip after attempting to leave her bed. The late-night quake disrupted train services in Tokyo, according to East Japan Railway Company, and a building in Saitama, north of the capital, sustained minor damage, reported the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Authorities are investigating whether a ruptured water main in the capital was connected to the earthquake, according to Kyodo News.

The weather agency warned of an increased risk of landslides in the region due to the quake potentially loosening soil, which had been battered by torrential downpours the previous day. The agency also cautioned about the potential for strong aftershocks in the coming days.