Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22
What happened
A strong earthquake struck central Japan early on Sunday, November 8, smashing store windows and injuring at least 22 people, according to local media.
The Japan Meteorological Agency measured the quake at 5.7; the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 5.5.
It hit at 1:04 a.m. about 40 kilometres underground in Shizuoka Prefecture, and the strongest shaking was recorded in neighbouring Aichi.
Japanese TV showed glass scattered across streets and a bookstore with books thrown from its shelves; some of the injured fell on stairs while fleeing.
Shinkansen bullet trains slowed in the affected areas as a precaution, and no tsunami warning was issued.
The weather agency warned of possible strong quakes over the coming week, especially in the next two to three days.
“Please be on the lookout for mudslides, falling rocks and the possible effects from rainfall”
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