Tokyo earthquake halts Shinkansen operations across eastern Japan
A 5.5 magnitude Tokyo earthquake suspended Shinkansen bullet train operations in Japan.
Event / Disaster
Indonesia Japan Earthquakes
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia, injuring at least eight people and causing structural damage. A separate 5.5 magnitude earthquake affected eastern Japan including Tokyo, temporarily suspending Shinkansen services. No tsunami warnings were issued.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes central Indonesia's Sulawesi island
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday, centered 43 kilometers east-southeast of Palu at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The quake was followed by several aftershocks, with the strongest measuring 5.2 magnitude.
5.5 magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Japan
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Tokyo region, on Tuesday at 7:46 p.m. local time in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, located northeast of Tokyo, at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers. The meteorological agency confirmed there was no danger of a tsunami.
At least eight people injured in Indonesia earthquake
At least eight people were reported injured in the earthquake that struck Sulawesi island, with two sustaining serious injuries. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals in Sigi regency. Three regencies near the epicenter with a combined population of 1.2 million had not yet been fully assessed for additional casualties.
Earthquake causes damage to structures in Palu
The earthquake caused scattered damage across Palu and surrounding areas, with images showing heavily damaged structures featuring partially collapsed roofs, shattered walls, and debris scattered across streets. Several hospitals evacuated patients outdoors as a safety precaution. A four-star hotel in Palu sustained only minor damage after evacuating all guests.
Shinkansen bullet trains suspended following Tokyo earthquake
Shinkansen bullet trains serving northeastern Japan were temporarily suspended for safety checks following the earthquake. Parts of the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines lost power as a result of the seismic activity.
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6.7 magnitude earthquake damages structures across central Sulawesi
6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Sulawesi, injuring at least eight and damaging structures.