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Strong Earthquakes Rattle Central Japan, Causing Injuries and Damage

Strong Earthquakes Rattle Central Japan, Causing Injuries and Damage

Strong earthquake with magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan
Strong earthquake with magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring at least 22 people and shattering store windows. Authorities warned residents to brace for possible aftershocks in the

At least 22 wounded after 5.5-magnitude earthquake rocks central Japan
At least 22 wounded after 5.5-magnitude earthquake rocks central Japan

A strong earthquake rocked central Japan on Sunday, injuring at least 22 people and shattering windows of multiple stores.

Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows, injuring at least 22
Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows, injuring at least 22

Japan's Meteorological Agency put the quake's magnitude at 5.7, while the US Geological Survey reported it at magnitude 5.5.

Japan Earthquake: 5.7-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Region, Buildings Damaged | Videos
Japan Earthquake: 5.7-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Region, Buildings Damaged | Videos

At least 22 people were injured, with local media reporting that some suffered injuries after falling down stairs while attempting to evacuate buildings.

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