Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region, Injuring Dozens, Disrupting Trains
The Story
An earthquake hit the Tokyo region, injuring scores of people. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, causing strong shaking across Tokyo and surrounding areas, including the broader Kanto region. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported the quake was centered around the southern part of the Ibaraki Prefecture, close to Tokyo, at a depth of roughly 68 kilometers. The quake struck at 2am local time. At least 37 people were injured, with officials stating most injuries were light. Regional train services in Tokyo were disrupted on Sunday morning, according to East Japan Railway Company, and transport services faced some disruptions. The JMA website showed intensity levels of lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Ibaraki and Saitama. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat. The public is warned to remain vigilant for strong shaking over the next week.
The Spread
What they agree on
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Tokyo region, early on Sunday.
- The earthquake caused injuries to at least 37 people.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported the quake was centered in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 kilometers.
- Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat following the earthquake.
- The earthquake disrupted regional train services in Tokyo.
Where they split
- IntelliNews reports "scores injured," while Al Jazeera and The Japan Times specify "at least 37 injured," and other outlets report "more than 30" or "more than 20" injured.
- Brusselstimes.com describes the earthquake as "deadly," a characterization not used by other outlets.
- Some outlets, like The Japan Times, include a warning from authorities for the public to remain vigilant for strong shaking over the next week.