Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Shakes Central Japan

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early on November 8th, originating in western Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of approximately 40 kilometres. According to the New Straits Times, the 1.04am tremor registered an upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Chita, Aichi Prefecture, while parts of Aichi, Nagano, and Gifu prefectures recorded a lower 5 intensity. News On Japan reported that the earthquake registered an upper 5 in Aichi Prefecture.

The tremor resulted in injuries, with News On Japan reporting at least 21 people injured and the New Straits Times reporting at least 20 people injured in Aichi Prefecture. In Toyota City, the fire department reported that two people were likely injured. The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that the earthquake posed no tsunami risk.

The earthquake caused building damage and disrupted railway services. News On Japan noted disruptions to both Shinkansen and conventional railway services across the region, while the New Straits Times reported that Tohoku Shinkansen services between Tokyo and Iwate were temporarily disrupted before resuming. The government established a liaison office to respond to the quake, and authorities warned residents that aftershocks could occur.

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