A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan at about 1:04 a.m. on Sunday, with an Associated Press report saying at least 22 people were injured. The reported injury toll is still developing, and early accounts have given differing figures.
The AP report carried by The Times of Israel said the quake shattered shop windows and sent people fleeing buildings. Kyodo News initially reported at least 20 people injured in Aichi Prefecture, while IndiaTV also reported a toll of 22.
According to Kyodo News, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake’s epicentre was in western Shizuoka Prefecture, at a depth of about 40 kilometres. The strongest shaking registered upper 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale in Chita, Aichi Prefecture; lower 5 was recorded in parts of Aichi, Nagano and Gifu.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no tsunami risk, Kyodo reported. Railway services were also affected: News On Japan reported reduced speeds and delays on the Tokaido Shinkansen, alongside suspensions on some regional rail lines as operators carried out inspections.
Authorities’ assessment of injuries and damage may change as checks continue. The available reports do not establish a final casualty total.
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