Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan near Tokyo, injuring dozens and disrupting trains

A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early yesterday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and its epicenter was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture with a depth of 70 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude of 5.8. At least 37 people were injured in five prefectures in the region — 15 in Tokyo, nine in Saitama, eight in Kanagawa, four in Chiba and one in Ibaraki — according to prefectural officials and […] The post A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region appeared first on MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報.

Tokyo: A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and its epicentre was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture with a depth of 70 kilometres (42 miles). The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude of 5.8.At least 37 people were injured in five prefectures in the region -- 15 in Tokyo, nine in Saitama, eight in Kanagawa, four in Chiba and one in Ibaraki -- according to prefectural officials and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.Most of the injured were hurt when they fell down or hit themselves against furniture or doors as they were caught off guard by the quake while sleeping and got out of bed in a panic, officials said. Among them was a woman in her 80s who fell off the bed and suffered a serious hip injury in Yokohama, in the Kanagawa prefecture, the Yomiuri newspaper reported.A 23-year-old man told the Asahi newspaper that he felt a vertical jolt seconds after his earthquake alert went off when he was shopping in Tokyo's eastern district of Taito. He said he feared getting hit by merchandise that fell from shelves as the building shook.The quake caused delays to express trains serving Tokyo and Narita Airport and other local trains serving northeastern regions, but Shinkansen bullet trains were running normally, their operator East Japan Railway Co. said.The government set up a task force to assess the extent of possible damage, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on X.The Japan Meteorological Agency urged residents in the area to use caution against another possible moderate earthquake for about a week.The temblor set off emergency quake alerts on mobile phones and also significantly shook Tokyo. NHK public television showed traffic on roads in nearby cities, including Mito and Saitama, seemingly normal.An underground water pipe ruptured in Tokyo's eastern ward of Koto, with water pouring onto the road, NHK footage showed. The pipe has been repaired, and the leak stopped.There were no reports of anomalies from about a dozen nuclear power plants and other facilities that handle nuclear materials, the Nuclear Regulation Authority said.Last month, a magnitude 7.1 quake struck the Kumamoto area on Japan's southernmost island of Kyushu, killing 38 people and injuring 364.

Tokyo [Japan], August 23: A preliminary 5.9-magnitude earthquake rattled eastern Japan early Sunday, resulting in multiple injuries across prefectures surrounding Tokyo and causing widespread transit disruptions, according to local authorities and meteorological officials.Earthquake strikes eastern JapanThe temblor struck at 2:00 am, with its epicentre located in the southern section of Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 kilometres, Kyodo News reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the seismic event did not trigger a tsunami threat.The quake registered a lower 5 on Japan's 7-point seismic intensity scale across portions of Ibaraki as well as central Tokyo. The weather agency categorises a lower 5 intensity as shaking pronounced enough to cause alarm, compelling individuals to seek stability while unanchored items risk falling from shelves. A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture at 2 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 23), shaking the greater Tokyo/Kanto region, Japan's Meteorological Agency said. It registered "lower 5" on Japan's 7-point intensity scale in parts of Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba and Tokyo's… pic.twitter.com/nNrqvrAhYg— The Informant (@theinformant_x) August 22, 2026Transport services disruptedThe earthquake triggered delays for early morning train operations, while several services were compelled to proceed at reduced speeds, according to JR East and regional transit operators.Keisei Line, which links central Tokyo's Ueno to Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture, reported that normal operations resumed after 9:40 am, Kyodo News reported. However, selected express routes operated by Tobu Railway remained suspended.15-Year-Old Boy Swept Away In Open Drain In Delhi's Jasola, NDRF Conducts SearchInjuries and damage reportedThe seismic activity resulted in several injuries across neighbouring regions, according to local fire departments. Casualties included a young man and a woman in her 70s in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, alongside three injured individuals in Kawasaki, situated just south of the capital.In Tokyo's Koto Ward, a ruptured water main prompted metropolitan officials to examine whether the structural damage was directly connected to the temblor.Similar intensity readings of lower 5 were documented in parts of Chiba and Saitama prefectures. Within central Tokyo, Adachi Ward logged a lower 5 intensity, while remaining districts experienced lighter shaking.Authorities monitor situationNo operational irregularities were reported at the Tokai No. 2 nuclear facility in Ibaraki Prefecture, nor at the Fukushima Daiichi or Fukushima Daini nuclear power stations in northeastern Japan, nuclear operators confirmed, according to Kyodo News.Also Watch:Taking to social media, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that she instructed government officials to determine the scope of damage caused by the earthquake and ensure timely public information dispatches.The weather agency cautioned the public to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks registering up to lower 5 intensity over the coming week, emphasising heightened alert for the next two to three days, Kyodo News reported.The early morning quake was felt across extensive regions, stretching across northeastern and central Japan, following an automated emergency earthquake alert issued by authorities when the tremor hit.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and injuring 23 people. No tsunami threat was reported. Train services were disrupted, while nuclear facilities reported no abnormalities.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and injuring 23 people. No tsunami threat was reported. Train services were disrupted, while nuclear facilities reported no...

TOKYO — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan , including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and its epicenter was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture with a depth of 70 kilometers (42 miles). The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude of 5.8. At least 37 people were injured in five prefectures in the region — 15 in Tokyo, nine in Saitama, eight in Kanagawa, four in Chiba and one in Ibaraki — according to prefectural officials and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Most of the injured were hurt when they fell down or hit themselves against furniture or doors as they were caught off guard by the quake while sleeping and got out of bed in a panic, officials said. Among them was a woman in her 80s who fell off the bed and suffered a serious hip injury in Yokohama, in the Kanagawa prefecture, the Yomiuri newspaper reported. A 23-year-old man told the Asahi newspaper that he felt a vert

Authorities warn of the possibility of strong aftershocks after the quake caused violent shaking in the Japanese capital and its surrounding areas.

The late-night quake disrupted regional train services in Tokyo on Sunday morning, according to East Japan Railway Company. 

A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people, most of them slightly, officials…

In the early hours of Sunday, eastern Japan experienced a moderate earthquake, with injuries reported for over twenty individuals, primarily minor. The strong tremors caused significant disruptions in transportation services, including train delays across the region. A water pipe burst was noted in Tokyo, alongside power outages affecting numerous homes. Fortunately, no tsunami threat emerged, and nuclear facilities remained secure.

injured as magnitude quake rattles eastern Japan tremors felt in Tokyo

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 hit eastern Japan early Sunday, causing traffic disruption and injuries in the Tokyo region, the weather agency and local authorities said. The 2:00 a.m. quake, which originated in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 kilometers, did not trigger a tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The temblor registered lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in parts of the prefecture as well as in central Tokyo. READ: Japan PM says injuries, buildings collapsed in major quake The start of some train services was delayed following […]...Keep on reading: M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting traffic

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of Tokyo

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 United States Geological Survey recorded a preliminary magnitude of 5.8. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of Tokyo. The agency said more people were injured and details are being investigated, the FDMA said. The quake caused delays to express trains serving Tokyo and Narita Airport and other local trains serving northeastern regions, but Shinkansen bullet trains were running normally, their operator East Japan Raiway Co. said. The government set up a task force to assess the extent of possible damage, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on X. The temblor set off emergency quake alerts on mobile phone