Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Injuring Dozens and Disrupting Services
A powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, causing injuries to dozens of individuals, shattering windows, and disrupting train services. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the quake occurred at 1:04 am (1604 GMT Saturday) in Shizuoka Prefecture, located west of Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued following the seismic event. While no fatalities were reported, the earthquake led to significant damage, including shattered storefront windows and items falling from shelves. Emergency officials in Aichi Prefecture confirmed 16 reports of mostly minor injuries, and authorities in Shizuoka noted at least three women sought medical care, including a nonagenarian who injured her shoulder after falling from her bed. Local media, including the Chunichi Shimbun newspaper and Tokai Television, indicated that at least 24 people were injured across the two regions. The quake also caused temporary delays and suspensions of regional train services, including the Shinkansen bullet tra...