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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off Japan

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Hachijo Island, with shaking felt in Tokyo.

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Why it matters

The earthquake could pose localized risks to communities and infrastructure in the affected area.

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  1. 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Hachijo Island, shaking felt in Tokyo ↗thestar.com.my · Article published: Aug 21, 2026, 2:52 PM UTC
  2. 5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Japan ↗sana.sy · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
  3. 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, strong jolt felt in Tokyo ↗straitstimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
  4. Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Tokyo region injuring at least 37 ↗independent.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC
  5. 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan ↗japanherald.com · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
  6. (VIDEO) Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Japan, Injures Several, Disrupts Tokyo Train Service ↗ibtimes.com.au · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
  7. 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Japan, Injuring 37 ↗moroccoworldnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
  8. 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Dozens Injured ↗chiangraitimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

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