5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northeast Japan, Over 20 Injured
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- The earthquake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometres, an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes.S1
- The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of TokyoS2
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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northeast Japan, Over 20 Injured
The earthquake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometres, an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes.
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At least 5 injured as 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes northeast Japan; no danger of tsunami
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of Tokyo
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Published Aug 23, 2026
What to know
- The earthquake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometres, an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes.S1
- The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of TokyoS2
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