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37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan

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An earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and surrounding areas and injuring at least 37 people. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat, while transport services faced some disruptions.

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37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan

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