5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan and the Kanto region, causing a strong jolt in Tokyo and injuring at least 37 people. The seismic event triggered early warning alerts on 37 million phones in Tokyo before shaking hit Ibaraki. Authorities have not issued any tsunami warnings following the moderate quake. While most reports focus on the Kanto region, some sources indicate injuries occurred in northeast Japan. Warnings remain active for similar shaking throughout the coming week.
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- ✓ A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan and the Kanto region.
- ✓ The earthquake caused a strong jolt in Tokyo.
- ✓ At least 37 people were injured.
- ✓ No tsunami alert or warning was issued.
What changed
Injury reports have risen to at least 37 people and warnings for continued shaking over the next week were issued.
Live updates
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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Injures at Least 37 in Eastern Japan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan and the Kanto region, causing a strong jolt in Tokyo and injuring at least 37 people. The seismic event triggered early warning alerts on 37 million phones in Tokyo before shaking hit Ibaraki. Authorities have not issued any tsunami warnings following the moderate quake. While most reports focus on the Kanto region, some sources indicate injuries occurred in northeast Japan. Warnings remain active for similar shaking throughout the coming week.
Why it matters
Japan is situated on several active tectonic plates, making it highly susceptible to frequent seismic activity. The Kanto region includes the densely populated Tokyo metropolitan area, where even moderate quakes can cause widespread disruption. Early warning systems are critical for reducing casualties in these urban centers.
What is confirmed
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan and the Kanto region.
- The earthquake caused a strong jolt in Tokyo.
- At least 37 people were injured.
- No tsunami alert or warning was issued.
- Early warning alerts rang on 37 million Tokyo phones before shaking hit Ibaraki.
Still unconfirmed
- A seismic-like event occurred near Sapporo, Hokkaido.
What to watch next
- Official reports on the total number of injuries and infrastructure damage.
- Confirmation of separate seismic activity in the Hokkaido region.
- Updates on the warnings for similar shaking over the next week.
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (18)
- The Japan Times — Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
- Japan Wire by Kyodo News — M5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan, strong jolt felt in Tokyo
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued
- AL.com — 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan, including Tokyo; Here’s what we know
- FOX Weather — Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles Japan, shaking felt in Tokyo
- The Japan Times — Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week
- AP News — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes northeast Japan injuring at least 5
- nhk.or.jp — Kanto region jolted by earthquake, injuries reported | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
- The Japan News — M5.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Warning Issued
- People.com — At Least 37 Injured After 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
- The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform — Strong M6.0 earthquake hits Hokkaido region, Japan
- Euronews.com — 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37
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