# More than 20 injured in earthquake near Tokyo

https://mins.news/en/item/29576

- TASS, 2026-08-23 03:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2176587

> A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Greater Tokyo area on Sunday night, injuring more than 20 people. Burst water pipes flooded a roadway in one Tokyo district, while some elevators shut down automatically. No abnormalities were reported at nuclear facilities, and rail service resumed after a suspension. The epicenter was in Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 km.

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