5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, causing tremors in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. While there were minor injuries and some infrastructure disruptions, no tsunami warnings were issued and nuclear facilities remained stable.
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The quake originated in the southern part of Ibaraki prefecture.
Listen Summarise A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan on Aug 23, with a strong jolt felt in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures, causing injuries and some infrastructure damage. No tsunami threat or abnormalities were reported at nearby nuclear power plants, including Fukushima and Tokai No. 2. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered damage assessments and timely public updates, while the Japan Meteorological Agency warned of possible aftershocks over the next week. AI generated
TOKYO – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Japan early on Aug 23, with a strong jolt felt in the capital Tokyo, but it posed no threat of tsunami, the weather agency said.
The 2am (1am Singapore time) quake, which originated in the southern part of Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 68km, did not trigger a tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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