Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan in the early hours of Sunday, injuring more than 20 people and damaging shops and buildings. The quake hit at 1:04am local time, with the epicentre at a depth of about 40 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Authorities said the shaking was felt across a wide area, including parts of Aichi Prefecture and other central regions, while Tokyo was not affected.Local media and authorities said more than 20 people were injured in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures. Television images showed shattered shop windows and glass scattered across streets,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Nov 2026 05:00 LONDON
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