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  "id": 2877244,
  "title": "Quake near Tokyo injures 37, disrupts train services",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/quake-near-tokyo-injures-37-disrupts-train-services",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T22:00:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1517360/quake-near-tokyo-injures-37-disrupts-train-services"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early yesterday, causing injuries and disrupting travel in the Japanese capital. The quake, which hit the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture at 2am, prompted warning systems to activate public announcements and sirens in the streets. No tsunami concerns were raised as the earthquake's depth was reported to be 68km. The US Geological Survey estimated the strength at magnitude 5.8.\n\nAt least 37 people suffered minor injuries, with authorities investigating a ruptured water main in a neighborhood that may be linked to the quake. The late-night tremor disrupted regional train services in Tokyo, according to East Japan Railway Company. A building in Saitama, north of the capital, also sustained minor damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of an increased risk of landslides due to the quake, which occurred following torrential downpours on Saturday. They also cautioned about the possibility of strong aftershocks in the days ahead.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Japan Quake: 5.9-Magnitude Tremor Jolts Tokyo Region, Train Services Disrupted | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/japan-quake-5-9-magnitude-tremor-jolts-tokyo-region-train-services",
        "published": "2026-08-23T08:58:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Earthquake today: Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes Japan's Hokkaido hours after tremors injure over 40 in Tokyo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/earthquake-today-magnitude-6-0-quake-strikes-japans-hokkaido-hours",
        "published": "2026-08-23T15:27:42.000Z"
      }
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