Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, causing strong shaking in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. At least 37 people were injured, according to Al Jazeera, while other reports indicate more than 20 and 30 injuries. Authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat, though transport services experienced some disruptions. The quake was felt across Honshu and centered in the Ibaraki Prefecture area, with the USGS placing the epicenter 4 km NNW of Toride. Experts have issued warnings that similar shaking may occur over the next week.
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- ✓ A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including Tokyo and the Kanto region.
- ✓ No tsunami warning or alert was issued following the quake.
- ✓ The earthquake caused injuries to more than 20 people.
- ✓ The USGS located the epicenter 4 km NNW of Toride, Japan.
What changed
Casualty reports have risen to at least 37 injuries and the epicenter was identified near Toride.
Live updates
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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Japan and Tokyo
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, causing strong shaking in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. At least 37 people were injured, according to Al Jazeera, while other reports indicate more than 20 and 30 injuries. Authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat, though transport services experienced some disruptions. The quake was felt across Honshu and centered in the Ibaraki Prefecture area, with the USGS placing the epicenter 4 km NNW of Toride. Experts have issued warnings that similar shaking may occur over the next week.
Why it matters
The Kanto region is a densely populated area including the capital, making even moderate quakes disruptive to infrastructure. Japan's east coast is seismically active, necessitating constant monitoring for tsunami risks. This event follows a separate 5.4-magnitude quake in the Izu Islands.
What is confirmed
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including Tokyo and the Kanto region.
- No tsunami warning or alert was issued following the quake.
- The earthquake caused injuries to more than 20 people.
- The USGS located the epicenter 4 km NNW of Toride, Japan.
- The shaking occurred on a Sunday.
Still unconfirmed
- At least 37 people were injured in the earthquake.
- Transport services faced disruptions due to the quake.
- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Izu Islands.
- Similar shaking is expected over the next week.
What to watch next
- Official final tally of injuries and casualties
- Reports on specific transport service delays and infrastructure damage
- Further seismic activity warnings for the Kanto region
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (15)
- The Japan Times — Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
- The Japan News — M5.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Warning Issued
- Tokyo Weekender — Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Ibaraki Prefecture Outside of Tokyo
- 10TV — A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued
- Breakingthenews.net — 5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Izu Islands
- Japan Wire by Kyodo News — M5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan, strong jolt felt in Tokyo
- Devdiscourse — Tremors Rattle Honshu: Earthquake Strikes Japan's East Coast
- 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
- Yahoo — Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles Japan, shaking felt in Tokyo
- USGS (.gov) — M 5.8 - 4 km NNW of Toride, Japan
- The Japan Times — Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week
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