Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 am local time on Sunday, November 8, injuring at least 22 people across Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning. Damage includes shattered store windows and fallen objects. Authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in the coming days. Emergency services are responding to the injured and assessing structural damage.
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- ✓ A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 am local time on November 8, 2026.
- ✓ At least 22 people were injured in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures.
- ✓ The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning following the quake.
- ✓ Damage includes shattered store windows and fallen objects.
What changed
Initial magnitude estimates varied between 5.7 and 6.1, but the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the quake at magnitude 5.7 with an epicenter in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Magnitude 5.7 quake injures at least 22 in central Japan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 am local time on Sunday, November 8, injuring at least 22 people across Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning. Damage includes shattered store windows and fallen objects. Authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in the coming days. Emergency services are responding to the injured and assessing structural damage.
Why it matters
The quake hit a densely populated region near Tokyo during early morning hours when most residents were asleep, increasing the risk of injuries from falling debris. Japan's strict building codes likely prevented widespread collapse, but the event tests disaster readiness in a country that experiences frequent seismic activity. The lack of a tsunami alert reduced immediate coastal evacuation needs.
What is confirmed
- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 am local time on November 8, 2026.
- At least 22 people were injured in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning following the quake.
- Damage includes shattered store windows and fallen objects.
- Authorities warned of possible strong aftershocks in the coming days.
Still unconfirmed
- Some international outlets initially reported the magnitude as 6.1 before the official 5.7 confirmation.
What to watch next
- Aftershock frequency and magnitude over the next 72 hours
- Full structural damage assessments for older buildings in Shizuoka and Aichi
- Updates on the condition of the 22+ injured, including any critical cases
confidence 93%Sources used for this update (17)
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- FOX Weather — Strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattles Japanese coast near Tokyo
- The Japan Times — Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, but no tsunami alert issued
- AP News — Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says
- Japan Today — M5.7 quake strikes central Japan; over 20 injured
- Al Jazeera — Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
- The Japan Times — Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan
- KCCI — Strong earthquake shakes central Japan: At least 22 people injured
- Los Angeles Times — Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, injuring at least 22
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