{
  "id": 18827419,
  "title": "A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/a-strong-earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan-18827419",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T23:32:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/07/strong-earthquake-strikes-japan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 hit central Japan early Sunday morning, causing significant damage and injuries, according to local media reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded the quake at 5.7 magnitude, while the U.S. Geological Survey noted it as 5.5. Aftershocks were also reported across a wide area near Aichi Prefecture, including major cities like Hamamatsu, ancient capital cities Kyoto and Nara, Yamanashi, where Mount Fuji is situated, and Gifu.\n\nFootage from Japanese television showed shattered store windows and scattered glass on the streets, with a bookstore left with piles of books that had fallen off their shelves. Injuries ranged from people falling down stairs while trying to evacuate to more severe damage. The earthquake struck at 1:04 a.m. near Shizuoka Prefecture, approximately 40 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.\n\nAichi and Shizuoka, neighboring prefectures, experienced the most intense shaking, though the quake was not felt in Tokyo due to the distance. Seismic assessments indicated the strongest impacts in Aichi. Bullet trains, including Shinkansen, were slowed in the affected areas as a precaution, as earthquakes can potentially damage railway tracks. Japan is known for its susceptibility to earthquakes, a common occurrence in the region.",
  "summary": "TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "M5.7 quake strikes central Japan, leaves at least 20 injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/m5-7-quake-strikes-central-japan-leaves-at-least-20-injured",
        "published": "2026-11-07T22:00:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/a-strong-earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:32:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/strong-earthquake-with-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:47:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits central Japan, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/magnitude-5-7-earthquake-hits-central-japan-dozens-injured",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:57:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/earthquake-with-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan",
        "published": "2026-11-08T00:00:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/strong-earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan",
        "published": "2026-11-08T00:32:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "20 injured as 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes central Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/20-injured-as-5-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-central-japan",
        "published": "2026-11-08T01:02:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}