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id: e093080531
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-07 18:32 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 00:08 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.7 strikes central Japan

A preliminary magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/montreal/section/life.md) · Entities: [Japan](/montreal/wiki/japan.md)

## Coverage

- [CityNews Montreal](https://montreal.citynews.ca/2026/11/07/strong-earthquake-strikes-japan/), 2026-11-07 18:32 EST: A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan
- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/a-strong-earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-57-strikes-japan-meteorological-agency-says/), 2026-11-08 00:08 EST: A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says

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