5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Japan at 1 am: 22 injured; Third major earthquake this month; Strong tremors expected for next week

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Japan on Saturday night. At least 22 people were injured. The glass of many shops was shattered. The strong shock of the earthquake caused people to flee from their homes and buildings. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was 40 km below the ground in Shizuoka Prefecture, while the strongest tremors were felt in Aichi Prefecture. This is the third strong earthquake to hit Japan this month. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 6 struck on November 1 and a magnitude of 5.6 on November 7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has advised people to be vigilant about the earthquake for the next one week. According to the agency, there may be strong tremors especially in the next 2 to 3 days. Bullet train speed reduced After the earthquake, the speed of the Shinkansen bullet trains in the affected areas was reduced. The railways took this step as a precaution. In fact, earthquakes can damage the railway tracks. In such a situation, there is a risk of accidents for fast running trains. Japan Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. It is located on four major tectonic plates and is part of the 'Ring of Fire' of the Pacific Ocean. Every year there are about 1500 earthquakes, most of which are mild. 600 people killed in 2024 earthquake in Japan Nearly 600 people were killed in the 2024 earthquake on Japan's Noto Island. In 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami killed more than 18,000 people. The Japanese government has warned of an increase in the intensity of earthquakes by 75-82 percent in the next 30 years. If this happens, 2.98 lakh people could die and a loss of $ 2 trillion (Rs 167 lakh crore) could be caused.