Magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Japan! Over 20 injured.
In the central regions of Japan, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck, injuring more than 20 people in the prefectures of Aichi and Shizuoka. It was noted that the shaking was the strongest in Aichi in the last 30 years. No tsunami warning was issued.
At least 20 people were injured in the magnitude‑5.7 earthquake that struck central Japan. It was reported that the shaking felt in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures was the strongest earthquake in Aichi in about 30 years.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that the earthquake's epicenter was in the western part of Shizuoka prefecture. The quake, which struck at 01:04 local time, was measured at magnitude 5.7, and the shaking was reported to have occurred at a depth of about 40 kilometers.
20 People Injured, Train Services Disrupted
The earthquake caused at least 20 injuries in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures. According to Kyodo, train services in the region were disrupted after the shaking.
Officials announced that there were no casualties in the earthquake, according to initial assessments.
The Strongest Shake in Aichi in the Last 30 Years
Officials recorded that the earthquake was the strongest tremor felt in Aichi prefecture in about 30 years.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that no tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake.
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