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WorldModerate earthquake shakes Tokyo region, injuring 23

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and leaving 23 people injured. Most suffered minor injuries after falling or hitting furniture while reacting to the tremor. Train delays and a ruptured water pipe were reported, but there was no tsunami threat or damage reported at nuclear facilities.

TThe Associated Press 2026-08-23 04:16