Earthquake rocks central Japan, shattering shop windows and injuring at least 22
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck central Japan, causing injuries to at least 22 people and damaging property. Authorities have warned residents to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks and secondary hazards like mudslides over the coming days.
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Seismic activity in Japan poses significant risks to public safety and infrastructure, necessitating ongoing disaster preparedness and monitoring.
The shattered windows of a car dealership in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. ( AP: Kyodo News )
Central Japan was shaken by a strong earthquake on Sunday that shattered store windows and caused people to flee buildings, leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.
A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected, including the tourist city of Kyoto, and the nearby prefecture of Yamanashi, where Mount Fuji is located.
Japan's Meteorological Agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.
Link copied Share Share article A strong earthquake has shaken central Japan, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.
Japan's Meteorological Agency said Sunday's quake was a magnitude-5.7, while the US Geological Survey reported it at magnitude-5.5.
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