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Dozens injured by magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo
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Dozens injured by magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo, Japan, injuring at least 37 people and disrupting traffic.
  • The tremor's epicenter was in Ibaraki prefecture, and while it triggered public alarms, no tsunami risk was issued.
  • The most serious injury involved an elderly woman who fell and hurt her hip, while train services were also affected.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted the region around Tokyo on Sunday morning, leaving at least 37 people injured and causing transportation disruptions. The seismic activity, which occurred at a depth of 68 kilometers, triggered public alarm systems, including announcements and sirens, across the Japanese capital and surrounding areas.

The tremor shook the Japanese capital and the surrounding region strongly, activating the public alarm system with announcements and sirens.

— Article TextDescribing the immediate impact of the earthquake.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the epicenter was located in the southern part of Ibaraki prefecture, south of Tokyo. While the tremor was felt strongly, the agency confirmed there was no risk of a tsunami. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the earthquake's magnitude at 5.8.

There was no risk of tsunami due to the earthquake, which had a depth of 68 kilometers.

— Japan Meteorological AgencyProviding details about the earthquake's characteristics and potential secondary effects.

Authorities reported that most injuries were minor. The most significant case involved an elderly woman in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, who sustained a hip injury after falling while trying to get up during the shaking. The earthquake also led to temporary suspensions of regional train services, according to East Japan Railway Company.

At least 37 people suffered minor injuries.

— Japan Fire and Disaster Management AgencyReporting on the human impact of the earthquake.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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