5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan Today. An earthquake has struck Japan. A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern region on Sunday morning.
A powerful tremor was felt in areas including Tokyo, local media reported.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at a depth of 70 kilometres (43 miles) in southern Ibaraki Prefecture. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake at magnitude 5.8.
Some local train services, including the express train connecting Tokyo and Narita Airport, were delayed after the earthquake. However, the Shinkansen bullet train is reportedly operating normally.
Officials have clarified that there is no threat of a tsunami following the earthquake. It is also reported that no unusual conditions have been observed at Japan’s nuclear power plants.