Moderate Earthquake Shakes Eastern Japan, Including Tokyo Area
A moderate earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and 5.8 according to the USGS, shook eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, on Sunday. The earthquake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture at a…
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A moderate earthquake registered across eastern Japan on Sunday, impacting areas including the capital, Tokyo. The tremor’s preliminary magnitude was reported as 5.9 by the Japan Meteorological Agency and 5.8 by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake originated in the southern Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of approximately 70 kilometers. The shaking was felt widely across the region.
Authorities confirmed that no tsunami alert was issued in response to the earthquake. Furthermore, initial reports indicated no significant damage or injuries resulting from the seismic activity.
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