{
  "id": 2713317,
  "title": "Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo injures dozens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/magnitude-5-9-earthquake-near-tokyo-injures-dozens-2713317",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T03:37:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/23/magnitude-5-9-earthquake-near-tokyo-injures-dozens"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday, causing injuries and travel disruptions in the bustling megacity. The quake originated in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, approximately 68km deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Despite the intensity, there were no tsunami concerns. The US Geological Survey estimated the strength at magnitude 5.8. At least 37 individuals suffered minor injuries, with the most severe case involving an 80-year-old woman in Yokohama who fell and injured her hip after attempting to get out of bed. Travel within Tokyo was significantly affected, with regional train services disrupted by the late-night quake. East Japan Railway Company reported the issue. Additionally, a building in Saitama, situated north of Tokyo, experienced minor damage. Authorities are investigating whether a ruptured water main in a capital neighborhood may be connected to the seismic event. The Japan Meteorological Agency cautioned of a heightened risk of landslides in the area, as the quake's tremors may have destabilized the soil. The agency also warned of potential strong aftershocks in the forthcoming days.",
  "summary": "Authorities warn of the possibility of strong aftershocks after the quake caused violent shaking in the Japanese capital and its surrounding areas.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes northeast Japan injuring at least 5",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/magnitude-5-9-earthquake-shakes-northeast-japan-injuring-at-least-5",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "5.9 earthquake rattles Japan: 23 injured, trains disrupted; no tsunami threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/5-9-earthquake-rattles-japan-23-injured-trains-disrupted-no-tsunami",
        "published": "2026-08-23T01:39:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Over 20 injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/over-20-injured-as-5-9-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-japan-tremors-felt",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:18:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northeast Japan, Over 30 Injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-northeast-japan-over-30-injured",
        "published": "2026-08-23T03:18:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-hits-japan-dozens-injured",
        "published": "2026-08-23T03:31:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo injures dozens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/magnitude-5-9-earthquake-near-tokyo-injures-dozens",
        "published": "2026-08-23T03:37:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Japan earthquake injures dozens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/japan-earthquake-injures-dozens",
        "published": "2026-08-23T03:54:24.000Z"
      }
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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."
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