Earthquake hits central Japan, causing injuries and transport delays
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Residents of Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures
Central Japan (Aichi, Shizuoka, Nagano, Gifu)
November 8, 2026
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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday. Over 20 people were injured in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued and no abnormalities were detected at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant. Train services were suspended or delayed.
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