Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits western Shizuoka Prefecture, dozens injured
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Early Sunday morning, a magnitude-5.7 earthquake hit central Japan, leaving dozens injured.
The quake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture just after 1am and was felt strongly in nearby areas like Aichi, Nagano, and Gifu.
Several aftershocks followed, but thankfully there is no tsunami risk.
Japanese government opens emergency office
The government acted fast, setting up an emergency office to manage the situation and check for damage.
The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed there is no tsunami danger.
Right now, officials are focused on keeping people safe and helping those affected by the quake.