A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes central Japan early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Japanese media report dozens of injuries, and smaller aftershocks follow the initial quake.
The impact is described as affecting a wide area near Aichi Prefecture, with the details of damage and the most affected localities varying in emphasis across outlets. One outlet highlights the preliminary quake magnitude and injury reports, while also noting the aftershock activity. Another outlet presents a shorter top-stories account that focuses on the magnitude and Japan as the location, without additional regional or injury detail.