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Strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan

Japan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck central Japan in the early hours of Sunday. Shattered store windows and scattered debris were reported in affected areas, including Aichi and Shizuoka Prefectures. At least 22 people sustained injuries while trying to evacuate buildings during the tremor. The earthquake's epicenter was located 40 km beneath the surface, causing aftershocks to follow.

8 Nov 2026 6:22 am