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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Injures Over 20 in Central Japan

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In Short: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring over 20 people and causing minor damage.

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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring over 20 people and causing minor damage, according to local media and authorities. Al Jazeera reported that more than 20 people were injured, while the Durangoherald stated at least 22 people were injured.

The earthquake, which struck at 1:04am local time (16:00 GMT Saturday), had its epicenter in western Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of about 40km (25 miles), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Al Jazeera and the Durangoherald both reported the magnitude as 5.7, though the U.S. Geological Survey reported it at magnitude 5.5.

The earthquake caused minor disruptions to train services. JR Central, the rail operator, confirmed delays on the Tokaido Shinkansen line. Al Jazeera reported that trains were delayed between Shizuoka and Gifu-Hashima stations.

No serious injuries, major damage, or tsunami threats were reported. The Japan Times stated that the earthquake injured dozens of people, shattered windows, and disrupted train services.

While the earthquake in Japan caused injuries and minor disruptions, a separate magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China late Thursday night, killing at least 16 people and injuring 76, according to CBS News. The earthquake in Tibet destroyed hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu.

Search and rescue efforts were underway in Tibet after the earthquake, with at least seven aftershocks recorded. The Guardian reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0 and struck the northern region of Tibet.

The earthquake in Tibet was reported by multiple outlets, including CBS News, which cited local officials. The USGS put the earthquake's depth at 11 miles.

In contrast to the earthquake in Tibet, the earthquake in Japan caused no major damage or serious injuries. The earthquake in Japan was reported by multiple outlets, including Al Jazeera, Durangoherald, Arabnews, and KSL News.

Both Al Jazeera and the Durangoherald reported that the earthquake struck at around 1:04 a.m. Local time in western Shizuoka Prefecture, with a depth of approximately 40 kilometers.

The earthquake in Japan caused minor disruptions and injuries, with no major damage or serious injuries reported. The earthquake in Tibet, however, caused significant damage and casualties.

In summary, while both earthquakes caused disruptions and injuries, the earthquake in Japan resulted in minor damage and no serious injuries, whereas the earthquake in Tibet caused significant damage and casualties.

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Background

What's confirmed

• The magnitude 5.7 quake struck at 1:04am local time on Sunday (16:00 GMT Saturday) at a depth of about 40km (25 miles) in western Shizuoka Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
• At least 20 people were injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, local media reported.
• TOKYO: A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.
• The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake struck at around 1:04 a.m., with its epicenter in western Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of approximately 40 kilometers.
• Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the quake’s magnitude at 5.7, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported it at magnitude 5.5.

What's still developing

• The earthquake happened in one of the Philippines most seismically active regions, according to government scientists.
• PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia ’s Sulawesi island Tuesday, killing at least one resident, injuring dozens of people, damaging homes and infrastructure and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago, officials said.

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