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Central Japan hit by powerful earthquake; 22 injured as store windows shatter, people flee buildings

Central Japan hit by powerful earthquake; 22 injured as store windows shatter, people flee buildings

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A strong earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday morning, with the Japan Meteorological Agency reporting a magnitude of 5.7 and the US Geological Survey giving 5.5. The quake was centered about 40 kilometres below the surface in Shizuoka Prefecture, near the neighbouring Aichi region, and was felt at 1:04 a.m. It shattered store windows and prompted residents to flee into the streets, leaving at least 22 people injured. Smaller aftershocks were also reported.

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  • left · 6 outlets

    Tokyo: A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, November 8, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the quake’s magnitude at 5.7, while the US Geological Survey…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 6 outlets

    Tokyo Nov 08: A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan's Meteorological Agency put the quake's magnitude at 5.7, while the US Geological Survey reported it…

    — Greater Kashmir

  • right · 4 outlets

    Japan's Meteorological Agency put the quake's magnitude at 5.7, while the US Geological Survey reported it at magnitude 5.5.

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.7 on Sunday, while the US Geological Survey reported it at magnitude 5.5.

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  1. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits central Japan, leaves 22 injured

    TOKYO: A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the quake’s magnitude at 5.7, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported it at…

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  31. Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

    Central Japan hit by powerful earthquake; 22 injured as store windows shatter, people flee buildings

    Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.7 on Sunday, while the US Geological Survey reported it at magnitude 5.5.

    Read at Hindustan Times ↗

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