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Earthquake in central Japan injures at least 20
An earthquake that Japan's Meteorological Agency measured at magnitude 5.7 (the USGS said 5.5) struck Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan at 1:04 a.m. Sunday local time, about 40 kilometers deep. At least 20 people were injured. Bullet trains in the area slowed or were delayed for safety checks. No tsunami alert was issued.
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At least 20 people were hurt and bullet trains in central Japan slowed or were delayed for safety checks. No tsunami alert was issued.
Sources
- AP via WRAL: Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, injuring at least 22
- EFE via Infobae: Un terremoto de 5,7 sacude el centro de Japón
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