A powerful magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan at 1:04 a.m. local time. The epicenter was located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 40 kilometers. The strongest shaking reached level 5+ on Japan's Shindo scale in Chita, Aichi Prefecture. Strong tremors were also felt in Nagoya, Seto, Handa, Kariya, Toyota, Tokai, and Shinshiro. Several communities in Nagano Prefecture also recorded shaking of intensity 5−. Noticeable tremors affected parts of Gifu and Shizuoka prefectures. The earthquake shook buildings and caused household objects and furniture to sway. Many residents were awakened by the sudden nighttime tremors. The earthquake affected a wide area of central Japan, far beyond the epicenter. No tsunami threat was announced, and no tsunami warnings were issued. No confirmed reports of deaths, injuries, or serious structural damage were available in the initial reports. #japan #earthquakevideo #japanearthquake