Tokyo, Nov. 8: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, November 8, injuring at least 22 people.
The tremor shattered shop windows and forced people to flee buildings. Smaller aftershocks were also reported, according to local media.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. However, the US Geological Survey reported its magnitude as 5.5.
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The earthquake affected a wide area near Aichi Prefecture. Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Nara, Yamanashi and Gifu were among the affected areas.
Television footage showed shattered shop windows and broken glass scattered across streets. A bookstore was also left with books scattered across the floor.
Some injured people reportedly fell from stairs while trying to escape the shaking.
Japan Earthquake Hits Shizuoka Prefecture
The earthquake struck at 1:04 am local time. Its epicentre was located in Shizuoka Prefecture, around 40 kilometres below the Earth’s surface.
Aichi and Shizuoka are neighbouring prefectures. Officials reported the strongest shaking in Aichi.
The tremor was not felt in Tokyo, which is farther from the affected region.
Shinkansen bullet trains operated at reduced speeds in the affected areas as a precaution. Authorities took the measure because earthquakes can damage railway tracks.
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Japan is located in an earthquake-prone region and frequently experiences seismic activity.
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