Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 23, 2026 at 5:32 AM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake injures 37 in eastern Japan
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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, injuring 37 people. The quake prompted reports of casualties as the event unfolded.
WHO: People in eastern Japan
WHAT: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, injuring 37 people
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 5:21 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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