A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Japan, including the capital Tokyo, on August 20, 2026. The shaking was felt across several areas, causing buildings in the capital's center to sway.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was located in the eastern part of the country. Shortly after the quake, authorities did not issue a tsunami warning for the region.
There has been no official information about damage or casualties as of yet. Japanese authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and are providing updates following the aftershocks.
