Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan
- TOKYO: A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday (Nov 8), injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said.
- The quake struck at 1.04am (12.04am Singapore time) in Shizuoka Prefecture, west of Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
- Authorities reported no deaths, but the quake shattered storefront windows and knocked items off shelves and caused transport disruption in parts of the country.
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- TOKYO: A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday (Nov 8), injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said.
- The quake struck at 1.04am (12.04am Singapore time) in Shizuoka Prefecture, west of Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
- Authorities reported no deaths, but the quake shattered storefront windows and knocked items off shelves and caused transport disruption in parts of the country.
Sources: CNA