Earthquake hits near Tokyo, dozens hurt
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck early Sunday morning south of Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo, resulting in at least 37 injuries, mostly minor. The earthquake was confirmed by the United States Geological Survey and caused injuries across five prefectures, with 15 reported in Tokyo. There was minor damage to buildings and delays in train services, although Shinkansen trains continued to operate normally. Authorities issued warnings of potential aftershocks and increased risks of landslides. This follows a previous quake of 1.7 magnitude in the Kumamoto area that led to 38 deaths and 364 injuries.
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