- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early on Sunday, injuring at least 37 people across Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
- The epicentre was located in southern Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 70km, and authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat.
- Most injuries occurred when residents panicked and fell or struck furniture, whilst minor damage included a ruptured underground water pipe in Tokyo.
- Express train services faced minor delays, but high-speed bullet trains ran normally and no anomalies were detected at nearby nuclear power facilities.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency has advised residents in the affected regions to remain cautious of potential moderate quakes for about a week.
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan’s Tokyo region injuring at least 37
