Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes central Japan

Science · First reported 7 Nov, 23:57 · Updated 00:28

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A preliminary magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, with its epicentre in Shizuoka Prefecture. Reports describe injuries, aftershocks and precautionary rail slowdowns; the Times of India also reports that authorities opened response offices and that there was no tsunami threat.

The earthquake struck at 1:04 a.m. local time, about 40 kilometres below the surface in Shizuoka Prefecture.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported magnitude 5.7; the U.S. Geological Survey gave a magnitude of 5.5.
The Hindustan Times account says at least 22 people were injured, while the Times of India reports that dozens were injured.
Smaller aftershocks were reported. The Times of India says the JMA reported no tsunami threat; the Hindustan Times says Shinkansen trains ran more slowly as a precaution.

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Key facts

Time: 1:04 a.m. local time, early Sunday
Magnitude: 5.7 according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency; 5.5 according to the U.S. Geological Survey
Location and depth: Shizuoka Prefecture, about 40 kilometres below the surface
Reported injuries: At least 22 in one account; described as dozens in another
Tsunami: The Times of India reports that the JMA said there was no tsunami threat