New Delhi. An earthquake has occurred once again in Japan. A powerful earthquake of 5.7 magnitude occurred here early on Sunday, injuring many people. According to Japanese media, dozens of people are said to be injured.
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According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at 1:04 a.m. local time. Its center was at a depth of about 40 kilometers in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture.
Chita, Aichi Prefecture, recorded a magnitude of upper 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. A lower 5 intensity was felt in parts of Aichi, Nagano and Gifu prefectures. It is clear that the tremors were felt in a large area of central Japan. The main earthquake was followed by several smaller aftershocks.
The Japanese government has established an emergency liaison office to assess the situation in the affected areas and coordinate relief efforts. The Japan Meteorological Agency clarified that there is no danger of tsunami from this earthquake. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and efforts are being made to treat the injured.