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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck central Japan early Sunday, causing injuries to at least 22 people and damaging buildings, according to local media. The quake, which occurred at 1:04 a.m., was centered in Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of approximately 40 kilometers. The most severe shaking was recorded in Aichi Prefecture, with an intensity of upper 5 on Japan's seismic scale, the highest since March 1997. The earthquake disrupted regional train services, including Shinkansen bullet trains, which were delayed or operated at reduced speeds for safety checks. No tsunami warning was issued, and no abnormalities were detected at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents to remain alert for further strong tremors over the coming week, particularly during the next two to three days, and cautioned that rainfall could increase the risk of landslides and falling rocks in areas affected by strong shaking.
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