Quick-thinking father covers sleeping toddler with his body as earthquake strikes Japan
Published date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:46 +0700This is the dramatic moment a quick-thinking father covers his sleeping toddler with his body as an earthquake strikes Japan.
CCTV footage shows the family of three sleeping when a mobile phone suddenly lights up, apparently alerting them to the tremor in Ibaraki in the early hours of August 23.
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Ibaraki, Japan |
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23/08/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP182840 |
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Duration: 00:20 |
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Format: Horizontal |
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Rating: News safe |
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