Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes northeast Japan injuring at least 5
TOKYO — A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled eastern Japan , including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring at least five people, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers (42 miles), an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes. The…
On Sunday morning, Japan experienced a moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The tremor struck the southern Ibaraki prefecture, a region known for frequent seismic activity, at a depth of 70 kilometers (42 miles). The quake's epicenter, located northeast of Tokyo, prompted emergency quake alerts on mobile phones. Fortunately, there was no risk of a tsunami.
At least five individuals were injured across Ibaraki, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures, as reported by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. The agency stated that additional injuries were possible, and investigations were underway. The quake caused delays for express trains serving the Tokyo area and Narita Airport, as well as local trains in northeastern regions; however, Shinkansen bullet trains continued to operate normally, according to East Japan Railway Co.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi convened a task force to evaluate the potential damage caused by the temblor.
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