Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Eastern Japan, Injures Dozens
A big earthquake hit eastern Japan. It also hit Tokyo, the capital city. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9. Magnitude tells us how strong an earthquake is.
The earthquake hurt 37 people. It also stopped many trains. People in the Kanto area felt strong shaking. Kanto is a big region in Japan that includes Tokyo.
Officials gave a warning to people. They said more shaking could happen soon. This shaking could last for one week. People should stay careful and ready.
Vocabulary15 words
- earthquake
- a sudden shaking of the ground
- magnitude
- a number that shows how strong an earthquake is
- warning
- words that tell people about danger
- region
- a big area of land
- disrupt
- to stop something from working normally
- injured
- hurt in the body
- capital
- the main city of a country
- shaking
- moving quickly side to side
- officials
- people who work for the government
- aftershock
- a smaller earthquake after a big one
- strong
- having a lot of power
- careful
- paying close attention to stay safe
- train services
- trains that run for people to use
- area
- a place or space
- hit
- to strike something suddenly
Quiz
Answer key
1. 5.9 2. 37 3. Trains
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A big _____ hit eastern Japan. It also hit Tokyo, the capital city. The earthquake had a _____ of 5.9. Magnitude tells us how strong an earthquake is.
The earthquake hurt _____ people. It also stopped many _____. People in the Kanto area felt strong _____. Kanto is a big region in Japan that includes Tokyo.
Officials gave a _____ to people. They said more shaking could happen soon. This shaking could last for one _____. People should stay careful and ready.
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