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Magnitude 5.7 quake hits central Japan, over 20 hurt

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits central Japan, over 20 hurt

The night-time tremor in Shizuoka shattered shop windows and stopped trains; officials warn of strong aftershocks over the coming days.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 am on Sunday, about 40 km deep.

More than 20 people were hurt, many in falls while trying to get out of buildings.

No tsunami warning was issued, and the Hamaoka nuclear plant reported no abnormalities.