# Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/earthquake-hits-central-japan-injuring-more-than-20-people/
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:20:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T05:22:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/8/earthquake-hits-central-japan-injuring-more-than-20-people?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- A magnitude 5.7 quake injured more than 20 people in central Japan.
- No tsunami warning was issued.
- Officials warned of possible strong quakes in the coming days.

## Summary

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan early on Sunday, injuring more than 20 people in Aichi and Shizuoka. It shattered shop windows, sent people fleeing buildings and disrupted rail services, while authorities warned residents to prepare for possible further strong quakes.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at a depth of about 40km and was felt across a broad area, including Hamamatsu and parts of Kyoto, Nara, Yamanashi and Gifu; Tokyo was not affected. No tsunami warning was issued, and officials reported no apparent change in the Nankai Trough. Some local trains were suspended, while bullet trains slowed and services on the Tokaido Shinkansen were delayed during safety checks.

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