# Magnitude 5.9 earthquake injures 37 in eastern Japan

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, injuring 37 people. The quake was felt widely in the region, including Tokyo. While no major damage or deaths have been reported, the event highlights ongoing seismic risk in Japan.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/23/37-injured-as-magnitude-5-9-earthquake-strikes-eastern-japan?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:21:12 +0000