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  "id": 18829033,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T00:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/strong-earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan-meteorological-agency-says-101794097697978.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A powerful earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday morning, causing damage and injuries, according to local reports. Japan's Meteorological Agency initially estimated the quake's magnitude at 5.7, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported it slightly lower at 5.5. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 40 kilometers (25 miles) beneath the Earth's surface in Shizuoka Prefecture, affected a wide area, including the cities of Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Nara, and Yamanashi, home to the iconic Mount Fuji, as well as Gifu prefecture. Footage from Japanese television showed shattered store windows and scattered glass on the streets, with bookstores left strewn with books that had fallen from shelves. Injuries were reported, with some people falling down stairs while attempting to evacuate. The violent shaking was felt most intensely in Aichi Prefecture, according to official seismic assessments. Seismologists noted that the quake's impact was limited to regions far from Tokyo, as the capital was not noticeably affected by the temblor. Shinkansen bullet trains, which typically run at high speeds, were operating at reduced speeds in the affected areas as a precautionary measure.",
  "summary": "A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured.",
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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": "CityNews",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:32:33.000Z"
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      {
        "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": "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."
}