Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido hours after 5.9 magnitude quake injures over 40 near Tokyo
- Posted on August 23, 2026
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In brief
Japan experienced a seismic sequence on Sunday with two significant earthquakes striking within hours. A 5.9-magnitude tremor near Tokyo injured over 40 people, followed by a stronger 6.0-magnitude earthquake off Hokkaido's northern coast in the evening. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed neither event triggered tsunami warnings, though both raised concerns about ongoing seismic activity across the archipelago. Authorities continue monitoring the situation closely.
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido hours after 5.9 magnitude quake injures over 40 near Tokyo
Japan was hit by two earthquakes on Sunday, including a 6.0-magnitude quake off northern Hokkaido late in the evening, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami warning was issued.
