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Earthquake injures dozens in Tokyo
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo early today, resulting in at least 37 injuries, mostly minor. The Japan Meteorological Agency did not forecast a tsunami risk, while the United States Geological Survey estimated its strength at 5.8. The quake disrupted some train services and airports, with injuries reported across five prefectures. The most notable case was an octogenarian woman in Yokohama who fractured her thigh after falling while trying to evacuate. The earthquake also caused minor damage to buildings and prompted an investigation into a possible link between the tremor and an explosion at a water pipe near the scene. Authorities continue to warn about potential aftershocks and increased landslide risks in the affected areas.
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