# Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

> Central Japan shaken by 5.7-magnitude quake causing injuries and train disruptions.
- Title: Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan | Shortify
- Summary: Central Japan shaken by 5.7-magnitude quake causing injuries and train disruptions.
- Keywords: earthquakes, aichi, meteorological agency, shizuoka, train services, injuries, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/08/japan/earthquake-aichi-sunday
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- Published: 2026-11-08T03:35:00+00:00
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- Topics: earthquakes, aichi, meteorological agency, shizuoka, train services, injuries, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A magnitude-5.7 earthquake in Shizuoka Prefecture injured dozens and disrupted train services in central Japan with no tsunami warning.