Central Japan Earthquake Injures 24
Summary
At least 24 people were injured after a magnitude 5 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, damaging windows and disrupting train services. No tsunami warning was issued, and another magnitude 4.3 quake was later reported in Kumamoto.
Key Points
- A magnitude 5 earthquake hit Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan at 1:04 a.m. local time, injuring at least 24 people.
- The quake broke window panes, caused items to fall in shops and homes, and disrupted Shinkansen and other train services.
- In Aichi and Shizuoka, several people were treated for minor injuries, including an elderly woman who was hurt after falling from her bed.
- A separate magnitude 4.3 earthquake was also reported in the Kumamoto region, with no serious damage immediately confirmed.
