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More than 30 injured as moderate earthquake strikes eastern Japan

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centred in Ibaraki prefecture caused dozens of minor injuries and disrupted train services near Tokyo.

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A moderate earthquake shook eastern Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people. The quake, centred in Ibaraki prefecture, caused minor injuries as people fell or hit furniture while trying to get out of bed. Train services in and around Tokyo were disrupted by the tremor.

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Dozens injured after moderate earthquake shakes Japan

A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people.

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More than 30 injured after 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo

The quake, centred in Ibaraki prefecture, caused dozens of minor injuries as people fell or hit furniture while trying to get out of bed, and disrupted some train services in and around Tokyo.

Read the full story at 1News