Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Japan; 22 Injured, Taiwanese Celebrity Shares Experience

A powerful magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, early Tuesday morning, injuring at least 22 people and causing minor damage. The earthquake, which occurred at 2 a.m. local time (1 a.m. Taiwan time), registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5-low in Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, and Tokyo's Adachi Ward. Several other prefectures, including Fukushima, Tochigi, Gunma, and Kanagawa, experienced tremors of intensity 4.

Reports indicate that the quake caused disruptions such as burst water pipes and stopped elevators. Taiwanese actress and television personality Liao Chia-yi, who was in Tokyo at the time, shared her experience on social media. She described the shaking as prolonged and intense, noting the difference in earthquake sensations compared to Taiwan. "The shaking in Tokyo is very different from Taiwan... it shakes a lot," she wrote.

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The shaking in Tokyo is very different from Taiwan... it shakes a lot

Liao Chia-yi recounted her immediate reaction, which included checking the building's stability and praying for the shaking to stop. She noted the hotel's clear communication, including English translations of announcements, and the thorough building inspection process that followed. "Japan really does things very cautiously and systematically, which is worth learning," she commented, highlighting the country's preparedness and orderly response to the seismic event. She concluded by expressing relief that everyone remained safe, wishing for an end to natural disasters.

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Japan really does things very cautiously and systematically, which is worth learning