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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 1 MIN

Shindo 5 Earthquake in Eastern Japan April 1st

from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt

An earthquake struck eastern Japan on the morning of April 1st, with the Japan Meteorological Agency reporting a magnitude of 5.0. The quake occurred at around 10:06 a.m. Strong shaking was observed across parts of Tochigi Prefecture and neighboring areas in the Kanto region, including zones registering intensity 4. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries, but authorities are continuing to assess the situation. No tsunami warning was issued.

An earthquake struck eastern Japan on the morning of April 1st, with the Japan Meteorological Agency reporting a magnitude of 5.0. The quake occurred at around 10:06 a.m. Strong shaking was observed across parts of Tochigi Prefecture and neighboring areas in the Kanto region, including zones registering intensity 4. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries, but authorities are continuing to assess the situation. No tsunami warning was issued.

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