Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan

A 5.7‑magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early on Nov. 8, 2026, injuring at least 22 people and prompting official warnings for mudslides, falling rocks, and heavy rainfall. The strongest shaking, registering upper 5 on Japan’s intensity scale, was recorded in Chita, Aichi Prefecture. Authorities are monitoring aftershocks and urging residents to stay alert for secondary hazards.