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22 injured as magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits central Japan: What we know

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 hit central Japan on November 8, injuring at least 22. Officials warn of more strong quakes in the next few days.

3 min read Nov 8, 2026 11:24 AM IST First published on: Nov 8, 2026 at 11:24 AM IST

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan. (File/Representational Photo)

An earthquake shook central Japan in the early hours of Sunday, breaking shop windows and injuring at least 22 people, according to local media cited by Associated Press (AP). The Japan Meteorological Agency has now told people to be ready for more strong quakes over the coming week, and most of all in the next two to three days. The quake hit at 1:04 a.m. local time, and smaller aftershocks followed. Here is what is known so far.

The shaking spread over a wide area near Aichi Prefecture, AP says.…