Tokyo, 08 November 2026: There has been an earthquake again in Japan. A powerful earthquake of magnitude 5.7 occurred early on Sunday morning, injuring many people. According to Japanese media, dozens of people are reported to have been injured.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at 1:04 pm local time. Its epicenter was in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, at a depth of about 40 kilometers.
According to Japan's earthquake intensity scale, Chita, Aichi Prefecture, had a magnitude of “Upper 5”. Some areas in Aichi, Nagano and Gifu Prefectures experienced a “Lower 5” intensity. This shows that the shock was felt over a large area of central Japan. After the main earthquake, there were several smaller aftershocks.
The Government of Japan has established an Emergency Liaison Office to assess the situation in the affected areas and coordinate relief efforts. Japan Meteorological Agency has clarified that there is no risk of tsunami due to this earthquake. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation and efforts are underway to provide medical treatment to the injured.
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