5.7 earthquake shakes central Japan with at least two dozen injured

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Shizuoka left at least twenty people injured and transportation was disrupted on Sunday night in central Japan.Accident, CUSTOM News, Breaking News, Japan Meteorological Agency, déjà, Japan, magnitude, shake, Shizuoka, earthquake, AFE PACKAGE, newsA 5.7 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Shizuoka left at least twenty people injured and transportation was disrupted on Sunday night in central Japan.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake with its epicenter in the Shizuoka prefecture shook central Japan this Sunday with a tremor felt at 1:04 local time, leaving at least twenty people injured and transportation disruptions.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed the intensity of the earthquake and reported that its impact was considerable in the areas of Aichi, Nagano, Gifu and Shizuoka.

Local authorities activated early warning protocols after the force of the earthquake, which was recorded at a depth of 40 kilometers.

Several high-speed trains and regional railway lines suffered delays or temporary suspensions during the earthquake.

Rescue personnel moved quickly to the affected points to treat the victims and evaluate structural damage.

Numerous citizens reported direct experiences on social networks minutes after the earthquake, sharing live videos of the earthquake.

The Japanese government called for calm and followed the instructions of meteorological institutions to evaluate possible aftershocks.

The JMA chief reiterated that there is no imminent tsunami risk or additional threat requiring mass evacuation.