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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes central Japan
A strong earthquake hit central Japan early Sunday, affecting a wide area near Aichi Prefecture and causing dozens of injuries.
In brief
A strong earthquake hit central Japan early Sunday, affecting a wide area near Aichi Prefecture and causing dozens of injuries. A magnitude five point seven earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens and triggering aftershocks near Aichi Prefecture. Originally reported by ABC News.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits central Japan
A strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude five point seven struck central Japan early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Dozens injured in the quake
Japanese media reported dozens of injuries from the earthquake. A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected by the strong tremor.
Aftershocks follow the main quake
Smaller aftershocks have followed the initial earthquake in the region near Aichi Prefecture as the Japan Meteorological Agency continues monitoring.
The key point
A magnitude five point seven earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens and triggering aftershocks near Aichi Prefecture.
