# Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/magnitude-5-7-quake-injures-dozens-in-central-japan/
- Published: 2026-11-08T03:44:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T04:24:45+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-magnitude-57-earthquake-injures-dozens-6533811
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- A 5.7 quake hit central Japan early Sunday.
- Dozens were injured, with no deaths reported.
- Train services were temporarily disrupted; no tsunami warning was issued.

## Summary

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early on 8 November, injuring dozens, damaging shops and disrupting regional rail services, including bullet trains. No deaths or tsunami warning were reported.

The quake hit Shizuoka Prefecture at 1.04am local time and was felt as far west as Osaka. Authorities reported 16 mostly minor injuries in Aichi and at least three people seeking emergency care in Shizuoka; local media reported at least 24 injured across the two regions. A separate magnitude 4.3 quake struck Kumamoto later that morning, with no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.

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