A powerful earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, November 8, 2026, leaving at least 22 people injured, damaging commercial buildings and prompting authorities to warn residents about the possibility of further strong tremors. The earthquake, which registered magnitude 5.7 according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency, occurred at approximately 1:04 a.m. local time in western Shizuoka Prefecture. The United States Geological Survey reported a slightly different preliminary … Continue reading Strong Earthquake Hits Central Japan, Injuring at Least 22 People as Authorities Warn of Aftershocks