Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22 people, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and local officials. The quake hit the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, the same region devastated by a major earthquake on New Year's Day 2024. No tsunami warning was issued. Emergency crews are assessing damage to buildings and infrastructure while aftershocks continue.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing Β· Live Feeds Desk
- β The Japan Meteorological Agency measured the earthquake at magnitude 5.7.
- β At least 22 people were injured in central Japan.
- β The epicenter was on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture.
- β No tsunami alert was issued following the quake.
What changed
First authoritative injury count of at least 22 confirmed by multiple Japanese outlets and the meteorological agency, upgrading earlier reports of "over 20" injured.
Live updates
-
Magnitude 5.7 quake hits central Japan, injuring at least 22
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22 people, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and local officials. The quake hit the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, the same region devastated by a major earthquake on New Year's Day 2024. No tsunami warning was issued. Emergency crews are assessing damage to buildings and infrastructure while aftershocks continue.
Why it matters
The Noto Peninsula is still recovering from the January 2024 magnitude 7.6 quake that killed more than 240 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Sunday's temblor struck a fragile area where reconstruction remains incomplete, raising immediate concerns about structural integrity of already damaged buildings and the psychological toll on displaced residents.
What is confirmed
- The Japan Meteorological Agency measured the earthquake at magnitude 5.7.
- At least 22 people were injured in central Japan.
- The epicenter was on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture.
- No tsunami alert was issued following the quake.
- Store windows were shattered and people fled buildings.
Still unconfirmed
- U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a different magnitude.
What to watch next
- Aftershock sequence and potential for larger follow-on quakes
- Structural assessments of buildings damaged in the 2024 quake
- Government emergency response and shelter activation for displaced residents
confidence 92%Sources used for this update (18)
- www.strong.app β Strong - Workout Tracker & Gym Log
- www.thesaurus.com β STRONG Synonyms & Antonyms - 236 words | Thesaurus.com
- dictionary.cambridge.org β STRONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
- FOX Weather β Strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattles Japanese coast near Tokyo
- The Japan Times β Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, but no tsunami alert issued
- NHKγγ₯γΌγΉ β Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes central Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
- AP News β Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos β A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says
- Japan Today β M5.7 quake strikes central Japan; over 20 injured
- Al Jazeera β Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
- The Japan Times β Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan
- Los Angeles Times β Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, injuring at least 22
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective Β· Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community