Tokyo, 8 Nov. (LaPresse) – A strong earthquake shook central Japan in the early hours of the day, shattering shop windows, forcing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.7, whilst the US Geological Survey reported it as 5.5. Minor aftershocks have been reported. A wide area around Aichi Prefecture was affected, including the city of Hamamatsu, the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, and the neighbouring prefectures of Yamanashi – home to Mount Fuji – and Gifu. Footage broadcast on Japanese television showed shattered shop windows and shards of glass strewn across the streets. In one bookshop, piles of books had fallen from the shelves. Among the injured were people who had fallen down stairs whilst trying to flee.
Earthquakes: 5.7-magnitude quake in Japan, at least 22 injured
Tokyo, 8 Nov. (LaPresse) – A strong earthquake shook central Japan in the early hours of the day, shattering shop windows, forcing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.7, whilst the US Geological Survey reported it as 5.5. Minor aftershocks have been reported. A wide area around Aichi Prefecture was affected, including the city of Hamamatsu, the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, and the neighbouring prefectures of Yamanashi – home to Mount Fuji – and Gifu. Footage broadcast on Japanese television showed shattered shop windows and shards of glass strewn across the streets. In one bookshop, piles of books had fallen from the shelves. Among the injured were people who had fallen down stairs whilst trying to flee.