Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early on Sunday at 1:04 am, centred in western Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of about 40 kilometres. More than 20 people were injured across Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures, with some injured whilst fleeing buildings or falling on stairs. Japanese television footage showed shattered shop windows with glass scattered across streets and books fallen from bookstore shelves.

The quake affected a wide area near Aichi Prefecture, including the city of Hamamatsu and the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara. It was not felt in Tokyo, which lies far from the epicentre. No tsunami warning was issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned people to be ready for possible strong earthquakes in the coming week, particularly over the next two to three days. Agency official Ayataka Ebita told reporters that no apparent change had been detected in the Nankai Trough, an underwater ocean trench where scientists say a megaquake could occur.

Some local train services were suspended, whilst the Shinkansen bullet trains operated at reduced speeds in affected areas as a precautionary measure.

Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan — Image: The Japan Times

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Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 peopleThe magnitude 5.7 quake hit Shizuoka prefecture, and authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in coming days.Al Jazeera · 8 Nov, 04:20
Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central JapanThe quake struck at 1:04 am in Shizuoka Prefecture but no tsunami warning was issued.The Japan Times · 8 Nov, 03:35
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, but no tsunami alert issuedThe shallow quake hit at 7:39 pm in the sea off the coast of the country's Kanto region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on its website.The Japan Times · 6 Nov, 12:28

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