From The Japan Times · No Author · · 50s
Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan
Central Japan shaken by 5.7-magnitude quake causing injuries and train disruptions.
In brief
Central Japan shaken by 5.7-magnitude quake causing injuries and train disruptions. A magnitude-5.7 earthquake in Shizuoka Prefecture injured dozens and disrupted train services in central Japan with no tsunami warning. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Earthquake impact
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens and shattering windows.
Injuries reported
Authorities reported 16 mostly minor injury reports across Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures.
Shattered windows
Windows of car dealerships and bookstores were found shattered in Toyohashi and Toyota cities.
Train disruptions
Regional train services, including Shinkansen bullet trains, faced temporary delays and suspensions.
Osaka incident
A foreign resident in Osaka fell from a second-floor apartment during shaking and was hospitalized.
Secondary quake
A 4.3-magnitude quake struck Kumamoto region at 10:53 am Sunday with no serious damage reported.
Here's the gist
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake in Shizuoka Prefecture injured dozens and disrupted train services in central Japan with no tsunami warning.
