Magnitude 5.7 earthquake injures 20 in Japan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka prefecture in central Japan and injured more than 20 people, Al Jazeera reported. Authorities warned that strong aftershocks could follow in the coming days. The supplied RSS summary did not report deaths, tsunami risk or the extent of damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Why it matters
The aftershock warning means the immediate danger has not passed despite the moderate reported magnitude.
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Part of the November 8, 2026 brief.