Published on
23/08/2026 - 11:02 GMT+2
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan early on Sunday, causing strong shaking and injuring dozens of people, according to authorities.
The quake hit around the southern part of the Ibaraki Prefecture, close to Tokyo, at a depth of roughly 68 km, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, adding that there was "no concern about tsunamis."
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least 37 people were injured following the tremor, including one person who was seriously hurt. One building was also damaged in Saitama Prefecture, it added.
