Japan: At least 22 injured in 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central part of the country

At least 22 people were injured in a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Japan. The injuries occurred as people fled buildings or were hit by shattered glass. The quake struck Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of 40 km. The meteorological agency warned of additional tremors.

At least 22 people were injured in a 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck central Japan. The injuries occurred as people fled buildings or were hit by shattered glass from broken shop windows. The quake struck at 01:04 local time at a depth of about 40 kilometers in Shizuoka Prefecture. Widespread areas were affected, including Aichi Prefecture, Hamamatsu City, the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara, and Yamanashi and Gifu Prefectures. The tremor was not felt in Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of further strong quakes in the coming week. Aiteka Abita, a senior agency official, called on the public to remain vigilant for mudslides, rockfalls, and sediment. The article notes that in July last year, 13 people were killed in a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.