ARA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Ibaraki area northeast of Tokyo, Japan, during the early hours of Sunday, injuring at least 37 people. The quake caused broken water pipes, transportation delays, and temporary disruptions to railway services serving Tokyo and Narita Airport. Authorities reported that most injuries occurred when people fell or collided with furniture or doors while panicking upon waking up. The Japan Meteorological Agency stated the earthquake occurred around 2 AM at a depth of approximately 70 kilometers, reaching intensity level 5 lower on Japan’s 7-level scale in parts of Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, and Tokyo’s Adachi district. The US Geological Survey measured the magnitude at 5.8. Residents described it as the strongest tremor they had felt in years, though no tsunami warning was issued. Officials warned of potential moderate aftershocks in the coming days and established a task force to assess damage. This follows a July earthquake in Kumamoto that killed 38 people.
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