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.
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