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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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...

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