Strong earthquake strikes north of Tokyo
Recent seismic activity includes a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in eastern Kashmir on September 25 and a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Tajikistan on September 23. In Japan, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck northwest of the Ryukyu Islands on Tuesday. These events follow previous reports of a magnitude 4.8 quake in Ibaraki Prefecture and a magnitude 5.9 quake in southern Ibaraki that caused more than 20 injuries. The USGS and Kazakh National Data Center provided the technical data for these recent events.
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- ✓ A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck eastern Kashmir at 11:53 UTC on September 25 at a depth of 10 kilometers.
- ✓ A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck northwest of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, on Tuesday.
- ✓ A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Tajikistan on September 23 at 10:46 a.m. Astana time.
What changed
New reports confirm quakes in eastern Kashmir, Tajikistan, and northwest of the Ryukyu Islands.
Live updates
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Seismic activity continues across Asia and Japan
Recent seismic activity includes a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in eastern Kashmir on September 25 and a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Tajikistan on September 23. In Japan, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck northwest of the Ryukyu Islands on Tuesday. These events follow previous reports of a magnitude 4.8 quake in Ibaraki Prefecture and a magnitude 5.9 quake in southern Ibaraki that caused more than 20 injuries. The USGS and Kazakh National Data Center provided the technical data for these recent events.
Why it matters
Frequent tremors in the Pacific Ring of Fire and Central Asia highlight ongoing regional instability. Previous activity in September included multiple quakes in China. The impact varies from felt tremors in Tokyo to injuries in southern Ibaraki.
What is confirmed
- A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck eastern Kashmir at 11:53 UTC on September 25 at a depth of 10 kilometers.
- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck northwest of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, on Tuesday.
- A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Tajikistan on September 23 at 10:46 a.m. Astana time.
Still unconfirmed
- A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Tajikistan on September 25.
What to watch next
- Reports of casualties or infrastructure damage in Kashmir and Tajikistan
- Updated seismic alerts for the Ryukyu Islands region
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Preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Ibaraki Prefecture
A preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, early Thursday. Tremors were clearly felt in Tokyo. This event follows a separate 5.9-magnitude earthquake in southern Ibaraki that injured more than 20 people. In related regional activity, China experienced two separate earthquakes: a magnitude 4.3 quake on September 18 and a magnitude 4.4 quake on September 19.
Why it matters
Frequent seismic activity in Japan often prompts significant corporate and civic responses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation previously donated 44.16 million yen to support victims of a Kumamoto earthquake through the borasapo fund.
What is confirmed
- A preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, early Thursday.
- A magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit China on Friday, September 18.
- A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit China on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 8:54 p.m. Astana time.
Still unconfirmed
- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake in southern Ibaraki injured more than 20 people.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the Ibaraki earthquake magnitude
- Reports of structural damage or casualties in Tokyo
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Mitsubishi Electric donates 44.16 million yen to Kumamoto earthquake victims
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is donating 44.16 million yen to support victims of a recent earthquake in Kumamoto. The total comprises 22.08 million yen collected from employees via the Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund, which the company then doubled. These funds will go to the disaster volunteer, NPO activity support donation fund, known as borasapo. This financial aid follows a separate 5.9-magnitude earthquake in southern Ibaraki prefecture that injured more than 20 people and caused strong tremors in Tokyo.
Why it matters
Japan is managing multiple seismic events and subsequent recovery efforts. The Ibaraki earthquake previously prompted infrastructure evaluations and searches for missing persons. Concurrent weather warnings for heavy rain and flooding in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions have complicated emergency operations.
What is confirmed
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will donate 44.16 million yen to aid people affected by a recent earthquake in Kumamoto.
- The donation includes 22.08 million yen from employees which the company doubled through the SOCIO-ROOTS Fund.
- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake in southern Ibaraki prefecture injured more than 20 people.
What to watch next
- Reports on the total number of displaced persons in Kumamoto
- Updates on infrastructure damage evaluations in Ibaraki prefecture
- Weather alerts regarding linear precipitation zones in Tokyo and Saitama
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Heavy rain forecast for Tokyo and Kanto regions following earthquake
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for heavy rain, landslides, and flooding across the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions for Monday, September 7. Linear precipitation zones may develop in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and several prefectures including Aichi, Mie, and Shizuoka. This weather system arrives as emergency crews continue evaluating infrastructure damage and searching for missing persons after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture, which previously caused strong tremors in Tokyo and injured more than 20 people.
Why it matters
The region is managing overlapping crises as seismic recovery meets severe weather alerts. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 70-80 kilometers and disrupted traffic across eastern Japan. Authorities are now monitoring for both moderate aftershocks and flood-related hazards.
What is confirmed
- The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast heavy rain for the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions on Monday.
- Linear precipitation zones may develop in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Aichi, Mie, and Shizuoka.
- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 70-80 kilometers.
- The earthquake injured more than 20 people and caused strong tremors in Tokyo.
What to watch next
- Reports of new infrastructure damage caused by Monday's rainfall
- Updates on the search for missing persons from the Ibaraki earthquake
- Confirmation of aftershock activity in eastern Japan
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Emergency crews assess impact of 5.9-magnitude quake north of Tokyo
Emergency crews are evaluating infrastructure damage after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture. The quake occurred at a depth of 70-80 kilometers, causing strong tremors in Tokyo and injuring more than 20 people. No tsunami threat was triggered. Authorities are searching for missing persons and monitoring for moderate aftershocks. The seismic event disrupted traffic throughout the capital and across eastern Japan regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency has confirmed the seismic details of the event.
Why it matters
Seismic activity in the Ibaraki region can impact the densely populated Tokyo metropolitan area. Rapid assessment of infrastructure is required to ensure the safety of transit networks and residential buildings.
What is confirmed
- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture.
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of 70-80 kilometers.
- More than 20 people were injured.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the seismic details.
- The event did not trigger a tsunami threat.
What to watch next
- Updates on the number of missing persons
- Reports on infrastructure damage assessments
- Confirmation of moderate aftershocks
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Japan Meteorological Agency monitors aftershocks following Ibaraki earthquake
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture early Sunday, causing strong tremors in Tokyo and injuring over 20 people. The quake occurred at a depth of 70-80 kilometers and did not trigger a tsunami threat. Officials are currently searching for missing persons and monitoring for moderate aftershocks. The event disrupted traffic across the capital and surrounding eastern Japan regions. While the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the seismic details, emergency crews continue to assess the impact on infrastructure in the affected areas.
Why it matters
Strong tremors in the Tokyo metropolitan area often cause significant transport delays and urban panic. This event follows a period of seismic activity in the region. Authorities remain on alert for aftershocks that could further damage weakened structures.
What is confirmed
- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture early Sunday.
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of 70-80 kilometers.
- More than 20 people were injured by the tremors.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the earthquake details.
- No tsunami threat was reported following the event.
What to watch next
- Reports on the final number of injuries and missing persons
- Confirmation of any structural damage to critical infrastructure in Tokyo
- Warnings of significant aftershocks from the Japan Meteorological Agency
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Over 20 injured in 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Ibaraki Prefecture
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture, causing strong tremors in Tokyo and injuring more than 20 people. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the quake's details, and officials are currently conducting searches while monitoring for moderate aftershocks. No tsunami threat was reported following the event, which occurred early Sunday at a depth of 70-80 kilometers. The tremors caused injuries and disrupted traffic in the capital and surrounding eastern Japan regions.
Why it matters
Ibaraki Prefecture is located northeast of Tokyo, making seismic activity in this region a significant risk for the densely populated capital. The lack of a tsunami warning mitigated potential coastal evacuations. Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage and search for missing persons.
What is confirmed
- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture.
- Strong tremors were felt in Tokyo and eastern Japan.
- More than 20 people were injured.
- No tsunami threat was reported.
What to watch next
- Reports on the number of missing persons from ongoing searches
- JMA warnings regarding moderate aftershocks
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5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, felt in Tokyo
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan early Sunday, causing traffic disruptions and injuries. The quake originated in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, at around 2 a.m. local time. It had a depth of 70-80 kilometers and was felt strongly in Tokyo and surrounding areas. No tsunami warning was issued.
Why it matters
This earthquake comes as Japan is still recovering from a more powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture that caused 35 deaths. The region is also experiencing extreme weather, with some areas facing newly designated 'cruelly hot days'. Japan is prone to seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
What is confirmed
- The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9.
- The quake originated in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo.
- The earthquake occurred at around 2 a.m. local time.
- The depth of the earthquake was around 70-80 kilometers.
- The shaking was strongly felt in Tokyo and surrounding areas.
- No tsunami warning was issued.
- At least 5 people were injured.
What to watch next
- Further reports of damage or injuries
- Assessment of the earthquake's impact on local infrastructure
- Weather updates for eastern Japan
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No new reports of damage after Aomori earthquake
Authorities have reported no casualties or structural damage following the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture. The tremor occurred at 11:48 a.m. local time on Saturday at a depth of 80 kilometers. No tsunami advisory was issued. While recent Tokyo reports focus on corporate finances, the region remains under observation following a separate, more powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture that caused 35 deaths. Japan is also experiencing extreme weather, with some areas facing newly designated cruelly hot days.
Why it matters
The Aomori tremor is part of a broader pattern of seismic activity in Japan. Frequent earthquakes in the region often trigger tsunami warnings, though none were necessary in this instance. Ongoing extreme heatwaves across Asia are complicating regional conditions.
What is confirmed
- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture at 11:48 a.m. local time on Saturday.
- The Japan weather agency placed the tremor depth at 80 kilometers.
- An earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture caused 35 deaths.
- No tsunami advisory was issued after the Aomori earthquake.
What to watch next
- Official damage assessments from Aomori Prefecture
- Updated seismic activity reports from the Japan weather agency
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No new updates on Aomori earthquake following 5.8-magnitude tremor
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan at 11:48 a.m. local time on Saturday. The Japan weather agency determined the tremor occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers. No tsunami advisory was issued after the event. This activity follows a more powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture that has caused 35 deaths. Recent reports from Tokyo focus on corporate financial updates rather than seismic damage or casualties in the Aomori region.
Why it matters
Seismic activity in northern Japan often triggers tsunami warnings, though this specific event did not. The ongoing death toll in Kumamoto highlights a period of heightened instability in the region.
What is confirmed
- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit off the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture on Saturday at 11:48 a.m. local time.
- The tremor occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers according to the Japan weather agency.
- No tsunami advisory followed the Aomori earthquake.
- The death toll from a separate, more powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture has reached 35 people.
What to watch next
- Reports of infrastructure damage in Aomori Prefecture
- Updated casualty figures from Kumamoto Prefecture
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5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Aomori coast
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit off the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan on Saturday at 11:48 a.m. local time. The Japan weather agency reported the tremor occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers. No tsunami advisory followed the event. This seismic activity follows a more powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, where the death toll has now climbed to 35 people.
Why it matters
Japan maintains rigorous building codes and high earthquake awareness to mitigate disaster risks. These recent tremors occur as the country manages the aftermath of the Kumamoto quake, which disrupted automotive and semiconductor production.
What is confirmed
- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture on Saturday.
- No tsunami advisory was issued following the Aomori earthquake.
- The death toll from the Kumamoto Prefecture earthquake rose to 35.
Still unconfirmed
- The Aomori earthquake occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers.
What to watch next
- Official reports on casualties or infrastructure damage in Aomori Prefecture.
- Updated recovery timelines for chip and auto production in Kyushu.
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5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Aomori coast
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan on Saturday at 11:48 a.m. local time. The tremor occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers. Authorities issued no tsunami advisory following the event. This activity follows a separate powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, where the death toll has now increased to 35 people.
Why it matters
Japan maintains rigorous building codes and high levels of public awareness to manage frequent seismic activity. These recent tremors in both the north and south of the country test the nation's disaster preparedness.
What is confirmed
- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture on Saturday.
- No tsunami advisory was issued after the Aomori earthquake.
- The death toll from the Kumamoto Prefecture earthquake rose to 35.
Still unconfirmed
- The Aomori earthquake occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers.
- The Aomori earthquake hit at 11:48 a.m. local time.
- The Aomori earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast.
What to watch next
- Reports of structural damage or injuries in Aomori Prefecture
- Updates on the recovery of chip and auto production in Kyushu
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Death toll rises in southwestern Japan earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on the island of Kyushu, causing buildings to collapse and power outages. The death toll has risen to 23 people. At least 50 people were injured in the hardest-hit region. The quake halted chip and auto production in Kyushu.
What's confirmed:
- The Kumamoto prefectural government confirms at least 23 people have been killed in the earthquake.
- The earthquake caused buildings to collapse and power outages.
- At least 50 people were injured in the hardest-hit region.
- The quake halted chip and auto production in Kyushu.
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Dozens Injured After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kyushu
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The quake caused buildings to collapse and power outages. At least 50 people were injured in the hardest-hit region.
What's confirmed:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in south-western Japan.
- The earthquake caused buildings to collapse and power outages.
- Dozens of people were injured in the quake.
Still unconfirmed:
- At least 50 people were injured in Kumamoto prefecture according to NHK.
- Deaths are feared following a shopping mall blast.
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Strong earthquake strikes off northern coast of Japan
A powerful earthquake hit Japan's northern Pacific coast during the morning rush hour. Tremors reached Tokyo and northeastern prefectures. Authorities have ruled out a tsunami risk.
What's confirmed:
- A strong earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan.
- Tremors were felt in Tokyo and northeastern prefectures.
- Authorities confirmed there is no tsunami warning.
Still unconfirmed:
- The earthquake measured 6.9 on the Richter scale.
- The earthquake had a 7.2 magnitude.
- Eight people suffered minor injuries.
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Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan
A powerful earthquake hit off the northern coast of Japan during the morning rush hour. Tremors were felt in Tokyo and dozens of towns across the northeast. Officials report no tsunami risk or major damage.
What's confirmed:
- A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake had a depth of about 50 kilometres.
- No tsunami warning was issued.
- Tremors were felt in Tokyo and across northeastern Japan.
- Officials reported no major damage.
Still unconfirmed:
- The earthquake registered an upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture.
- Residents were warned about possible aftershocks.
- One source reported the magnitude as 6.9.
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Earthquake activity continues near Tokyo
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake recently hit Tokyo and eastern Japan. No tsunami danger, injuries, or damage have been confirmed. Regional tracking shows 219 major earthquakes near Tokyo so far in 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- 219 major nearby earthquakes have been detected near Tokyo so far in 2026.
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits central Kanto region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck eastern Japan and Tokyo. The meteorological agency reported no tsunami danger. No injuries or damage were confirmed.
What's confirmed:
- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck eastern Japan and Tokyo.
- The meteorological agency stated there was no danger of a tsunami.
Still unconfirmed:
- The quake hit the central Kanto region at 7:46 p.m. on June 16.
- Buildings in Tokyo swayed during the event.
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5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tokyo Region
A preliminary 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Japan and Tokyo. The meteorological agency stated there was no danger of a tsunami. No injuries or damage have been confirmed.
What's confirmed:
- A preliminary 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Japan and Tokyo.
- The meteorological agency stated there was no danger of a tsunami.
Still unconfirmed:
- The earthquake occurred on Tuesday.
- There are no confirmed injuries or damage.
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Magnitude 5.5 quake hits Tokyo region; no tsunami alert
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck north of Tokyo on Thursday evening, shaking the capital without triggering a tsunami warning. Authorities report no confirmed injuries or damage, though aftershock risks persist. Earlier reports incorrectly cited Tuesday as the date of the quake.
What's confirmed:
- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck north of Tokyo on Thursday evening, sending tremors into the capital.
- No tsunami alert was issued following the quake, and no immediate damage or injuries have been confirmed.
- Aftershock risks remain under assessment by Japanese authorities.
- The quake occurred in eastern Japan, with intensity readings up to 5 on Japan’s seismic scale in nearby prefectures.
Still unconfirmed:
- A stronger tremor could occur in the coming days (source: BBC, but unrelated to this event)
- Infrastructure damage or safety checks are underway (single-source claim, not confirmed for this quake)
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5.5-Magnitude Quake Jolts Tokyo Region; No Tsunami Warning
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck north of Tokyo on Thursday, shaking eastern Japan without triggering a tsunami alert. Authorities reported intensity readings up to 5 on Japan’s seismic scale in nearby prefectures. No immediate damage or injuries have been confirmed, though aftershock risks remain under assessment.
What's confirmed:
- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Tokyo on Thursday, centered in southern Ibaraki Prefecture.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded seismic intensity readings of up to 5 in Gunma and Saitama prefectures.
- No tsunami warning has been issued following the quake, according to multiple official sources.
- The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake’s magnitude and location as of Thursday’s reports.
- Japan has recorded 46.518 earthquakes in the region this year, with real-time seismic activity tracked by independent monitoring sites.
Still unconfirmed:
- Claims of minor damage or evacuations in affected areas remain unverified.
- Unconfirmed reports suggest transport disruptions, though no official disruptions have been confirmed.
- A single source mentions a 'series of strong earthquakes' in Japan, China, and Indonesia, but no additional quakes have been verified in this update.
confidence 97%Sources used for this update (13)
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- Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Tokyo area
- A moderately strong, 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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