{
  "id": 2625282,
  "title": "A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/a-moderate-earthquake-of-magnitude-5-9-shakes-eastern-japan-no-2625282",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T18:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-tokyo-3b39d6dc29cb5ad1bada31a524b6e0c6"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "TOKYO (AP) — A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled eastern Japan , including the Tokyo area, early on Sunday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers (42 miles). The United States…",
  "key_points": [
    "Moderate 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan",
    "No tsunami alert issued, roads remain clear in Tokyo area",
    "No damage or injuries reported following the quake"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/magnitude-5-9-earthquake-rattles-tokyo-and-eastern-kanto-region",
        "published": "2026-08-22T17:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "M5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan, strong jolt felt in Tokyo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/m5-9-earthquake-strikes-eastern-japan-strong-jolt-felt-in-tokyo",
        "published": "2026-08-22T17:40:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/a-moderate-earthquake-of-magnitude-5-9-shakes-eastern-japan-no",
        "published": "2026-08-22T17:59:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}