A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes central Japan and leaves more than twenty injured

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on Sunday at 16:04 GMT. The epicenter is located in Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of 40 kilometers.

Consequences

The earthquake has left at least twenty people injured, none of whom are in critical condition according to information provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The affected prefectures include Aichi, Nagano, Gifu, and Shizuoka. Transport services have been interrupted in some regions.

Risk Assessment

The JMA did not issue a tsunami warning following this earthquake. The Hamaoka nuclear power plant, located in Shizuoka, was inspected by the Chubu Electric Power company, which detected no anomalies.

Impact on Infrastructure

The earthquake caused damage to some businesses and led to the slowing of high-speed trains between Shizuoka and Gifu-Hashima. Residents also evacuated their homes due to the quake.