Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Japan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck near Tokyo early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people, most with minor injuries, and disrupting train services in the capital and surrounding areas. The quake hit the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 km, with no tsunami warning issued.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck near the Japanese capital Tokyo early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people, most with minor injuries. The quake hit the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 km, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, which ruled out any tsunami risk. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake's magnitude at 5.9. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported 37 injuries, with the most serious being an 80-year-old woman in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, who fell and injured her hip while getting out of bed. The earthquake disrupted train services in Tokyo, and minor damage was reported to a building in Saitama City, north of the capital. Authorities are investigating whether a major water main burst in a Tokyo neighborhood was linked to the quake. The meteorological agency warned of an increased risk of landslides and strong aftershocks in the coming days.