Event Brief
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Japan, felt in Tokyo
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
Summary: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan at around 2am. The quake originated in the southern part of Ibaraki prefecture and no tsunami threat was posed. Strong shaking was felt in Tokyo.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in eastern Japan.
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026
WHERE: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
WHY: No tsunami threat was posed.
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