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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan, injuring several people
Japan
First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 3:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was felt as far as Tokyo. Several people were injured and rail services experienced disruptions.
SO WHAT?
The earthquake caused injuries and disrupted transport across an affected area.
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