Mid-sized quake unsettles eastern Japan, halting trains and injuring dozens
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck eastern Japan early Sunday, centered near Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 68 km. It was felt across Tokyo and nearby prefectures, injuring more than 20 people and disrupting rail services, with some lines halted or running slowly until morning. No tsunami warnings or nuclear plant issues were reported. Authorities urged vigilance for aftershocks in the coming days as crews inspected infrastructure and services began to resume.
