A Strong Earthquake with a Preliminary Magnitude of 5.7 Strikes Japan, Meteorological Agency Says
Officials said the 5.7-magnitude quake prompted a government liaison office and sent strong shaking across Aichi, Nagano and Gifu prefectures.
- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, November 8, injuring at least 20 people in Aichi Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
- The temblor originated in western Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of about 40km, registering upper 5 intensity on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Chita, Aichi Prefecture.
- At least 20 people were injured in Aichi, while lower 5 intensity levels recorded in nearby Nagano and Gifu prefectures confirmed a wide impact area.
- Government officials established a liaison office to coordinate the emergency response, and authorities confirmed there is no tsunami risk associated with the seismic activity.
- Smaller aftershocks have followed the initial earthquake, with the Japan Meteorological Agency continuing to monitor the region as activity affects a wide area near Aichi Prefecture.
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The Seattle TimesStrong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude 5.7 has struck central Japan. That's according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Japanese media are reporting that at least 22 people have been hurt Sunday. A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected,…
More than 20 people were affected by the earthquake in Japan, which occurred on Sunday night, and broadcast on Fuji Television Network.
Heavy earthquake in Japan. According to the Japanese weather authority, it had a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale. Japanese media report numerous casualties and several aftershocks.
The Korea Times
Strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan
TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary reading of magnitude 5.7 struck central Japan early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Japanese media reported dozens of injuries. A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected and smaller aftershocks have followed.
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