Magnitude 5.7 earthquake injures dozens in central Japan

Summary

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan at 1:04 am, injuring dozens of people. No tsunami warning was issued. Al Jazeera reports that more than 20 people were injured and that authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in the coming days.

Timeline

1. The Japan Times

   8 Nov 2026, 03:35 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 am, injuring dozens of people, and that no tsunami warning was issued.

2. Al Jazeera

   8 Nov 2026, 04:20 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that a magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit Shizuoka Prefecture, injuring more than 20 people, and that authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in the coming days.