A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan early Sunday, injuring 23 people and disrupting trains, while Tokyo experienced blackouts briefly before power was restored.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the epicenter was in southern Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 70km
Aug 23, 2026
08:18 am
What's the storyA magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted eastern Japan, including Tokyo, early on Sunday.
The quake injured 23 people across four prefectures, Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba and Ibaraki, with most injuries being minor.
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