# Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:20:57+00:00
- Category: World
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- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/earthquake-hits-central-japan-injuring-more-than-20-people-fafa35/

The magnitude 5.7 quake hit Shizuoka prefecture, and authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in coming days.

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