CCTV captures moment earthquake shakes Tokyo, leaving more than 30 injured

23 Aug 2026 • 7:49 PM MYT
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CCTV captures moment earthquake shakes Tokyo, leaving more than 30 injured

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Tokyo region in Japan on Sunday (23 August) morning, with more than 30 injuries reported.

The epicenter of the quake, recorded by the Japan Meteorological Agency, was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, registering a depth of 42 miles.

At least 37 injuries were recorded in prefectures around Tokyo, many attributed to people hurting themselves after being startled out of bed by the earthquake, which occurred in the early hours.

Officials confirmed there was no tsunami threat following the event.

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