A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people and causing strong shaking across parts of the country, authorities said.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said the earthquake occurred in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, near Tokyo, at a depth of about 68 kilometres. It added that there was no tsunami threat.
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported that at least 37 people were injured, including one person who sustained serious injuries. A building was also damaged in Saitama Prefecture.
The tremor was felt in Tokyo as well as Ibaraki, Saitama and Chiba prefectures, while some regional train services in the capital were reportedly disrupted.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents in areas that experienced strong shaking to remain alert for the possibility of another earthquake of similar magnitude.
Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and have been directed to provide residents with timely and accurate information.
The situation remains developing.
