Disaster● Elevated1h ago · Nov 8, 2026, 12:05 PM
A strong earthquake shook central Japan: it caused damage to businesses and homes and left more than 20 injured
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · East Asia
The phenomenon had a magnitude of 5.7 and affected several cities.
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East Asia theater · last 7 days
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