5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Japan
An earthquake struck central Japan on Sunday morning, resulting in 22 injuries and warnings of strong aftershocks, while the agency denied any tsunami risk.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
At least 22 injured and warnings of potential strong aftershocks in the coming days
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday morning, injuring at least 22 people, according to The Associated Press, while the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed there was no risk of a tsunami.
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the earthquake occurred at 1:04 a.m. local time, with its epicenter in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of 41 kilometers.
The agency stated that the quake caused strong shaking reaching upper Level 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture, while residents across a wide area of the country felt the tremors.
The Associated Press reported that the earthquake shattered glass storefronts in some shops, scattering their contents, and caused books to fall from shelves in a library. Several people were injured while attempting to flee buildings.
Weaker aftershocks were recorded following the main quake, while the Japan Meteorological Agency warned of the possibility of strong tremors during the coming week, particularly in the next two or three days, urging residents to exercise caution against landslides and falling rocks.
Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes due to its location within the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an area characterized by intense seismic and volcanic activity.
