Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
Summary
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures. Authorities issued no tsunami warning and advised people to prepare for possible strong aftershocks, while some train services were suspended or slowed for safety checks.Key Facts
- The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 1:04 a.m. local time at a depth of about 40 kilometers.
- Authorities reported more than 20 injuries in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures.
- The quake shattered shop windows and knocked books from shelves; some people were injured while fleeing buildings.
- The shaking affected a wide area, including Hamamatsu and parts of Aichi, Yamanashi, Gifu, Kyoto, and Nara.
- No tsunami warning was issued, and the quake was not felt in Tokyo.
- The agency urged people to prepare for possible strong quakes over the next week, especially in the next two to three days.
- An agency official said no apparent change had been detected in the Nankai Trough.
- Some local trains stopped, and Tokaido Shinkansen services were delayed between Shizuoka and Gifu-Hashima after safety checks.
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