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Japan hit by fresh earthquake; 22 injured in Aichi, Shizuoka
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Japan in the early hours of Sunday, shattering storefront windows and triggering panic evacuations across two central prefectures. Twenty-two people sustained injuries in the incident.
LSN India ·
A moderate-strength earthquake measuring 5.7 on the magnitude scale rattled central Japan on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of destruction and minor casualties across affected regions.
The temblor struck Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures with particular force, causing widespread property damage. Shop windows fractured across commercial districts, and residents rushed outdoors in alarm as the ground shook. Emergency services reported 22 people injured, though details on the severity of injuries remained limited.
The Sunday morning quake follows another significant seismic event just one day earlier, when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Hasaki area on Saturday, underscoring the region's continued vulnerability to seismic activity.
Japan sits atop the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and ensure emergency preparedness measures are in place amid the continuing seismic activity in the region.