TOKYO, Japan — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and the wider eastern Kanto region and prompting authorities to assess possible damage and injuries. The earthquake, which occurred at 2 a.m. at an estimated depth of 70 kilometers, did not trigger a tsunami, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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Indonesia Earthquake Kills 51, Forces 5,000 to Evacuate
SIKKA, Indonesia — An Indonesia earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 killed at least 51 people and forced around 5,000 residents to evacuate after the powerful tremor struck East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday morning. The disaster blocked roads, triggered landslides and damaged more than 1,300 homes, while authorities deployed thousands of military and police personnel for rescue and relief operations.
Indonesia Earthquake: 20 Dead After 7.7 Quake
JAKARTA, Indonesia — At least 20 people were killed after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, with strong shaking reported across several provinces and rescue teams facing landslides, damaged communications and collapsed structures.