# 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.
- Title: Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes central Japan · ABC News
- Summary: A strong earthquake hit central Japan early Sunday, affecting a wide area near Aichi Prefecture and causing dozens of injuries.
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

A magnitude five point seven earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens and triggering aftershocks near Aichi Prefecture.