Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido hours after tremors of magnitude 5.9 injure over 30 in Tokyo

Japan earthquake: However, no tsunami warning was issued because the tremors' seismic intensity was 4 on a scale of 7, Japan's Meteorological Agency said.

At least 37 people were injured in five prefectures in the region — 15 in Tokyo, nine in Saitama, eight in Kanagawa, four in Chiba and one in Ibaraki — according to prefectural officials and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan

"I would ask residents in the areas where the shaking was particularly strong to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of a similar magnitude," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.

A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region  Toronto Star

A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, but no tsunami warning was issued

A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region  AP News

A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, but no tsunami warning was issued

The late-night quake disrupted regional train services in Tokyo on Sunday morning, according to East Japan Railway Company.

The earthquake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometres, an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 hit eastern Japan early Sunday, causing injuries in prefectures neighboring Tokyo a

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region (Image: Japan Meteorological Agency)A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan at around 2am (6pm UK time) on Sunday, shaking parts of the country and registering a lower 5 on Japan's seven-level seismic intensity scale in Ibaraki Prefecture.Its epicenter was

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake has rattled Tokyo and the eastern Kanto region in Japan - this is a breaking story

Shaking registered lower 5 on Japan's seven-point seismic scale. There was no risk of a tsunami.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.