https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-magnitude-5-9-earthquake-shakes-northeast-japan-injuring-at-least-5Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-magnitude-5-9-earthquake-shakes-northeast-japan-injuring-at-least-5https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-magnitude-5-9-earthquake-shakes-northeast-japan-injuring-at-least-5#u46996Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:56:38 +0000A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and surrounding areas. Al Jazeera reports at least 37 people were injured, while AP News cites at least 5 injuries. Authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat, though transport services experienced some disruptions. The quake affected the Kanto region, leading to official warnings that similar shaking may occur over the next week.Why it mattersThe Kanto region includes the densely populated Tokyo metropolitan area. Frequent seismic activity in this zone necessitates strict building codes and rapid emergency respo