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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan at 1:04 a.m. Sunday, breaking shop windows and injuring at least 22 people, according to the Associated Press, as reported by the Taipei Times. Many were hurt while rushing out of buildings during the shaking. The quake originated about 40 kilometers underground in Shizuoka Prefecture, with the strongest tremors recorded in Aichi and shaking felt as far away as Kyoto and Nara. Japan's Meteorological Agency warned that strong aftershocks could occur over the following two to three days. However, officials reported no changes along the Nankai Trough.

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00:00A strong earthquake jolted central Japan in the middle of the night.
00:03It struck at 1.04 on Sunday morning.
00:06Japan's weather agency measured it at magnitude 5.7.
00:10The quake started about 40 kilometers underground in Shizuoka Prefecture.
00:14The most violent shaking hit neighboring Aichi.
00:17People felt it as far away as Kyoto, Nara, and the area around Mount Fuji.
00:22Store windows shattered, leaving glass scattered across streets.
00:26In one bookstore, piles of books flew off the shelves.
00:29At least 22 people were hurt, many after falling on stairs while rushing outside.
00:34Bullet trains slowed down in the area as a precaution.
00:37Officials asked people to brace for strong aftershocks over the next two to three days.
00:42They also warned of possible mudslides and falling rocks.
00:45Scientists saw no change along the Nankai Trough, a major fault offshore.
00:50For now, central Japan is cleaning up and staying alert.
00:53Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
00:59There have been no毒 of thisirus.
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