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Strong 5.9 Magnitude Tremor Hits Eastern Japan, Leaving 23 Injured

Strong 5.9 Magnitude Tremor Hits Eastern Japan, Leaving 23 Injured

Tokyo (International News Desk): A moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 5.9 struck eastern Japan and shook parts of the Tokyo metropolitan area on Sunday, leaving at least 23 individuals injured across four prefectures. Authorities confirmed that the seismic event generated no tsunami threat along the nation's coastline. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the tremor originated in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at an estimated depth of 70 kilometres, whereas the US Geological Survey registered a preliminary magnitude of 5.8. Casualty tallies released by local officials revealed nine injuries in Saitama, nine in Kanagawa, four in Chiba, and one in Ibaraki. Most residents…
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