Fastrack · Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Alert Issued

Two separate earthquakes shook Japan within three days. Sunday's quake in central Japan injured at least 22 people, Japanese media reported.

6.1 magnitude quake struck at sea off the Kanto region on Friday.
169 kilometers southeast of Asahi was Friday's epicenter, the USGS said.
5.7 magnitude for Sunday's quake, per Japan; the USGS measured 5.5.
40 kilometers deep, Sunday's quake was centered in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Why it matters: Sunday's quake caused injuries and property damage over a broad stretch of central Japan. Some people were hurt falling on stairs while fleeing.

Aichi felt the strongest shaking, per official assessments.
Kyoto, Nara, Hamamatsu, Yamanashi and Gifu were also affected.

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Center coverage, 5 sources: The center covers both quakes, stressing Friday's offshore event caused no tsunami alert or damage.

Japan Times3hMagnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan CTV News5hA strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says Associated Press7hA strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says PennLive3h5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, injuring at least 22 WPXI Pittsburgh7hStrong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22

Left coverage, 5 sources: The left frames the story around Sunday's central Japan quake, its injuries and broken windows.

The Independent33mAt least 22 people injured after 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan ABC News6hEarthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan Al Jazeera2hEarthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people Cleveland.com3h5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, injuring at least 22 Los Angeles Times3hStrong earthquake shakes central Japan, injuring at least 22

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NTD2hStrong Earthquake Shakes Central Japan, Shattering Store Windows and Injuring at Least 22

What’s next: Smaller aftershocks followed Sunday's quake. Shinkansen trains slowed in affected areas as a precaution against track damage.

Friday's quake produced no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
What is the final injury count from Sunday's quake?
Did Sunday's quake damage rail lines or other infrastructure?