A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has struck the city of Shizuoka in central Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the tremor was recorded at approximately 01:00 local time.
According to information shared by the agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was determined to be in the western part of Shizuoka. It was reported that the tremor occurred at a depth of 41 kilometers and that there is no risk of a tsunami following the earthquake.
Following the earthquake, disruptions to railway services were reported in the region, along with broken windows in some locations and injuries. Authorities announced that no loss of life has been reported so far.
Emergency officials in Aichi reported that 16 people were injured, most of them slightly. While it was stated that at least three women were injured in Shizuoka, local media reported at least 24 total injuries across two regions. An official statement regarding the total number of injured has not yet been made.
Japan Meteorological Agency official Ebita Ayataka called on residents in areas where strong shaking was felt to be cautious against the risk of rockfalls and landslides. Ayataka also stated that precautions should be taken against aftershocks that could exceed magnitude 5 within the next week.
News Source: 12punto
