Magnitude 5.7 Quake Hits Central Japan, Injuring Over 20 People
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday morning, causing injuries and disruptions.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 hit central Japan, shaking the region and leading to over 20 reported injuries. The seismic event occurred at 1:04 AM local time on Sunday, according to reports 1.
The epicenter of the quake was located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, with a depth of approximately 40 kilometers 1. This relatively shallow depth contributed to the noticeable impact felt across a broad area, including cities such as Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Nara, Yamanashi, and Gifu 1. However, the capital city of Tokyo remained unaffected by the tremors 1.
Injuries were reported in both Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures, resulting from various incidents such as people falling on stairs during evacuation attempts 1. Additionally, shattered shop windows and scattered glass were observed in the affected areas, adding to the disruption caused by the earthquake 1. Local train services experienced temporary suspensions, with Shinkansen trains operating at reduced speeds due to the seismic activity 1.
Delays were noted on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Shizuoka and Gifu-Hashima stations, impacting travel for many commuters 1. Despite the significant shaking, no tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake 1. However, there is now a cautionary note regarding potential mudslides, falling rocks, and additional effects from rainfall in the wake of the seismic event 2.
Smaller aftershocks have been recorded since the initial earthquake, continuing to affect the region 3.
What We Know
- - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 hit central Japan 123
- - The earthquake occurred at 1:04 AM local time on Sunday 1
- - The depth of the earthquake was approximately 40 kilometers 1
- - The epicenter was in western Shizuoka Prefecture 1
- - Injuries occurred in both Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures 1
- - The earthquake affected a broad region including Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Nara, Yamanashi, and Gifu 1
- - No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake 1
- - The earthquake was not felt in Tokyo 1
- - Shattered shop windows and scattered glass were observed in the affected area 1
- - Some injuries resulted from people falling on stairs while evacuating 1
- - Local train services were temporarily suspended, and Shinkansen trains operated at reduced speed 1
- - Delays occurred on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Shizuoka and Gifu-Hashima stations 1
- - There is a warning about potential mudslides, falling rocks, and effects from rainfall following the earthquake 2
- - A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected by the earthquake 3
- - Smaller aftershocks followed the main earthquake 3
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 68%, weighted across 17 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 hit central Japan. (85%)
- unverified Over twenty individuals were injured due to the earthquake. (50%)
- unverified Japanese media reported dozens of injuries from the earthquake. (50%)
- likely The earthquake occurred at 1:04 AM local time on Sunday. (71%)
- likely The depth of the earthquake was approximately 40 kilometers. (71%)
- likely The earthquake's epicenter was in western Shizuoka Prefecture. (71%)
- likely Injuries occurred in both Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures. (71%)
- likely The earthquake affected a broad region including Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Nara, Yamanashi, and Gifu. (71%)
- likely No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake. (71%)
- likely The earthquake was not felt in Tokyo. (71%)
- likely Shattered shop windows and scattered glass were observed in the affected area. (71%)
- likely Some injuries resulted from people falling on stairs while evacuating. (71%)
- likely Local train services were temporarily suspended, and Shinkansen trains operated at reduced speed. (71%)
- likely Delays occurred on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Shizuoka and Gifu-Hashima stations. (71%)
- likely There is a warning about potential mudslides, falling rocks, and effects from rainfall following the earthquake. (71%)
- likely A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected by the earthquake. (71%)
- likely Smaller aftershocks followed the main earthquake. (71%)
Sources
- Al Jazeera — Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/8/earthquake-hits-central-japan-injuring-more-than-20-people?traffic_source=rss - Cleveland.com (Ohio) — 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, injuring at least 22
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/11/57-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-japan-injuring-at-least-22.html - ABC News — Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan
https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/strong-earthquake-preliminary-magnitude-57-strikes-japan-meteorological-137946690