Earthquake in Southern Ibaraki Prefecture

Source:NHK World

02 — Who / Subject

Japan Meteorological Agency

03 — Where / Locus

Ibaraki, Gunma, Saitama, Japan

04 — When / Temporality

June 16, 2026

Verified: June 16, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in southern Ibaraki Prefecture on June 16 at 7:46 PM. Seismic intensity of 5-lower was observed in Gunma and Saitama prefectures."

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A standard seismic report from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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