Japan Earthquake Today: Powerful Tremors Shake Aichi & Shizuoka Prefectures, PM Takaichi Confirms No Tsunami Risk
Tokyo [Japan], November 8: A strong earthquake struck central Japan early on Sunday, registering a maximum seismic intensity of "upper 5" on the Japanese seismic scale in Aichi Prefecture, Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi said, confirming that there is no danger of a tsunami. The tremor occurred at approximately 1:04 a.m. (local time), with its epicentre located in western Shizuoka…
On Sunday morning, Japan experienced a powerful earthquake in central parts of the country, with its impact felt most strongly in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed that the seismic intensity reached upper 5 on the Japanese scale, but assured the public that there is no risk of a tsunami. The quake occurred around 1:04 a.m. local time, with its epicenter in western Shizuoka Prefecture.
Strong tremors were reported as far away as Chita City in neighboring Aichi Prefecture. Prime Minister Takaichi activated emergency protocols, setting up a liaison office to coordinate the government's response. Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and cautious for potential aftershocks.
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