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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan
Japan
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 11:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 occurred in Japan. The supplied headline provides no further information on damage or casualties.
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