Japan Shizuoka Prefecture Sees 5.7‑Magnitude Earthquake, 22 Injured
A 5.7‑magnitude quake rattled Shizuoka, Japan, on Sunday, injuring 22 and shattering store windows, reports the Japan Meteorological Agency.
POLICY WIRE — Tokyo, Japan — A 5.7‑magnitude quake struck Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan at 1:04 a.m. Sunday, injuring 22 people and shattering store windows, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The Japan Meteorological Agency listed the event’s preliminary magnitude as 5.7, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly lower figure of 5.5. The shaking was felt across Shizuoka and the nearby Aichi Prefecture, prompting residents to evacuate buildings.
Local media noted that the tremor caused several store windows to break, and there was no threat of a tsunami. Smaller aftershocks continued for several hours after the main shock.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
