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Japan warns of aftershocks after magnitude 5.7 quake in Shizuoka Japan warns of aftershocks after magnitude 5.7 quake in Shizuoka

Japan warns of aftershocks after magnitude 5.7 quake in Shizuoka

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture in the early hours of Sunday, injuring about 20 people and prompting warnings of further tremors. The quake hit at 1:04am local time at a depth of about 40 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Shaking was also felt in neighbouring Aichi prefecture, but authorities said there was no tsunami alert.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the strongest aftershocks could come over the next week, with the first two or three days seen as the period of greatest concern. It urged residents to stay alert for landslides and for damage to... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Nov 2026 07:29 LONDON

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