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Source: Japan Times
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Southern Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was reported to have struck Japan's southern Ibaraki Prefecture at 7:46 p.m. The seismic event measured a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, affecting the Tokyo area. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat following the tremor.
By Fainaron·Jun 16, 2026 (4 minutes ago)·1 views
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan at 7:46 p.m. local time. The tremor was reported to have affected the Tokyo area.
The seismic event registered a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, which measures the degree of ground motion and shaking at specific locations.
Authorities confirmed that there was no threat of a tsunami following the earthquake. (Source: Japan Times)
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