Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Western Shizuoka, Japan, Near Hamamatsu; No Tsunami Warning Issued
TOKYO — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, with an epicenter near Hamakita Ward in the city of Hamamatsu (34.9°N, 137.7°E), the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake occurred at 1:04 a.m. local time on November 8 (16:04 UTC on November 7) at a depth of about 40 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the event at magnitude 5.5 with a depth of about 38.1 kilometers.
The meteorological agency issued no tsunami warning. Strong shaking was felt in Shizuoka and surrounding prefectures, and the Japanese government activated its crisis management center at the prime minister's office to gather damage information. The USGS issued a green alert for the event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or economic losses; as of publication, there were no reports of casualties or major damage.
The agency urged residents in and around the affected area to stay alert for aftershocks. Hamamatsu is the largest city in western Shizuoka Prefecture, and Hamakita Ward lies in its northern part.
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency
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Photo: 图：震中附近的滨松市滨北区役所大楼。图片来源：Wikimedia Commons（CC BY-SA 3.0）。 / Photo: The Hamakita Ward Office building in Hamamatsu, near the epicenter. Image: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).
