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5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Tokyo, Injuring Dozens

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, causing train disruptions and injuring at least 37 people. Authorities reported minor injuries among the dozens affected by the tremor.

22 Aug, 17:17 — 23 Aug, 04:45
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual16h ago

5.9 earthquake rattles Japan: 23 injured, trains disrupted; no tsunami threat

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.

By TRISHA MAHAJAN

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual15h ago

Over 20 injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

The latest Japan earthquake caused delays to express trains serving Tokyo and Narita Airport and other local trains serving northeastern regions.

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straits-timesMostly Factual19h ago

5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, strong jolt felt in Tokyo - The Straits Times

5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, strong jolt felt in Tokyo  The Straits Times

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moneycontrol15h ago

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits northeast Japan, 23 injured; no tsunami threat - Moneycontrol.com

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits northeast Japan, 23 injured; no tsunami threat  Moneycontrol.com

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ndtvMostly Factual16h ago

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northeast Japan, Over 20 Injured

The earthquake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometres, an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes.

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japan-timesMostly Factual17h ago

Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week

Tokyo and the wider Kanto region were jolted awake early Sunday by the magnitude 5.9 earthquake, which registered up to a lower 5 on Japan's seven-point seismic scale.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual1d ago

Strong quake jolts Kanto region

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Aug. 23, 2026, 2:00 a.m. Epicenter:

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual14h ago

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injured

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

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual16h ago

Nuclear power plants unaffected by earthquake off southwest coast: authorities

SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- All nuclear power plants in South Korea are operating...

By Lee Haye-ah

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china-dailyLow16h ago

5.9-magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo, eastern Japan - China Daily Global Edition

5.9-magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo, eastern Japan  China Daily Global Edition

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tempo-englishMostly Factual14h ago

5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tokyo, Disrupts Trains and Injures Several

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, shaking Tokyo, injuring several people and disrupting train services. No tsunami was reported.

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times-of-omanMixed12h ago

5.9-magnitude quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains

Tokyo: A preliminary 5.9-magnitude earthquake rattled eastern Japan early Sunday, resulting in multiple injuries across prefectures surrounding Tokyo and...

By Times of Oman

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mainichi-english22 Aug, 17:17First to report

Strong quake jolts Kanto region

hotnews22 Aug, 18:03

Cutremur de 5,9 în Japonia. Seismul a fost resimțit și la Tokyo

AP22 Aug, 18:59

A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued - AP News

1h later
danas22 Aug, 20:05

Japan pogodio zemljotres magnitude 5,9 stepeni, bez opasnosti od cunamija

el-universal-english22 Aug, 20:27

Sismo de 5.9 sacude el este de Japón; no hay alerta de tsunami

2h later
straits-times22 Aug, 22:40

5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, strong jolt felt in Tokyo - The Straits Times

1h later
japan-times22 Aug, 23:54

Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week

arab-news23 Aug, 00:08

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes northeast Japan injuring at least 5 - Arab News

el-mundo23 Aug, 00:51

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude el este de Japón y deja al menos cinco heridos

china-daily23 Aug, 01:13

5.9-magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo, eastern Japan - China Daily Global Edition

yonhap-english23 Aug, 01:14

Nuclear power plants unaffected by earthquake off southwest coast: authorities

ndtv23 Aug, 01:36

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northeast Japan, Over 20 Injured

Times of India23 Aug, 01:39

5.9 earthquake rattles Japan: 23 injured, trains disrupted; no tsunami threat

moneycontrol23 Aug, 01:50

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits northeast Japan, 23 injured; no tsunami threat - Moneycontrol.com

de-volkskrant23 Aug, 02:06

Gewonden na aardbeving van 5.9 bij Tokio, waarschuwing voor nieuwe krachtige beving

hindustan-times23 Aug, 02:18

Over 20 injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

tempo-english23 Aug, 02:49

5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tokyo, Disrupts Trains and Injures Several

la-repubblica23 Aug, 02:55

Giappone, terremoto di magnitudo 5.9 avvertito fino a Tokyo. Diversi feriti e disagi ai servizi ferroviari

channel-news-asia23 Aug, 03:31

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injured

aftonbladet23 Aug, 03:35

Knappt 40 skadade i jordskalv i Japan

vg23 Aug, 03:37

Minst 37 skadet i jordskjelv nær Tokyo

le-figaro23 Aug, 03:41

Séisme de magnitude 5,9 près de Tokyo: des dizaines de blessés

gulf-news23 Aug, 03:54

Japan earthquake injures dozens

newsbeast23 Aug, 04:10

Σεισμός 5,9 βαθμών κοντά στο Τόκιο – Δεκάδες τραυματίες

iefimerida23 Aug, 04:13

Ιαπωνία: Σεισμός 5,9 βαθμών κοντά στο Τόκιο - Ήχησαν σειρήνες, δεκάδες τραυματίες

jutarnji-list23 Aug, 04:16

Deseci ozlijeđenih u potresu u Japanu

naftemporiki23 Aug, 04:17

Σεισμός 5,9 βαθμών στο Τόκιο – Δεκάδες τραυματίες

digi2423 Aug, 04:42

Cutremur de magnitudine 5,9 lângă Tokyo: cel puțin 37 de oameni au fost răniți

times-of-oman23 Aug, 04:45

5.9-magnitude quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains

irozhlas23 Aug, 04:53

Východ Japonska zasáhlo zemětřesení o síle 5,9 stupně. Úřady hlásí nejméně 37 zraněných

index-hr23 Aug, 05:15

VIDEO Potres u Japanu, 37 ozlijeđenih

ruv23 Aug, 05:15

Um 40 slösuðust lítillega í öflugum jarðskjálfta nærri Tókýó

delfi-lt23 Aug, 05:16

Per žemės drebėjimą Japonijoje sužeista keliasdešimt žmonių

orf23 Aug, 05:46Latest update

Beben der Stärke 5,9 nahe Tokio