Earthquake Hits Japan, Shatters Storefronts and Injures Over 20 People
Graduated in journalism from Nove de Julho University with a specialization in digital journalism from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing. Worked at Comunique-se (from intern to editor-in-chief), SBT News, and the Canal Rural website. Currently, assistant editor of the Revista Oeste website.
TL;DR
- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake (5.5 by USGS) struck central Japan on Sunday morning.
- At least 22 people were injured, with storefronts shattered and buildings evacuated.
- The earthquake's epicenter was in Shizuoka Province, affecting areas like Aichi, Kyoto, and Nara.
- Authorities warned of potential strong aftershocks and advised caution regarding landslides and falling rocks.
- Bullet trains operated at reduced speeds as a precautionary measure.