Strong earthquake hits Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
June 26, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/26/2026, 8:20:17 PM
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Yamanashi Prefecture at 10:29 p.m. on Friday. The quake measured a seismic intensity of lower 6 in Fujikawaguchiko. No tsunami warning was issued, and no abnormalities were reported at nuclear facilities or Mt. Fuji.
- Earlier version 16/26/2026, 7:00:37 PM
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