Mount Fuji earthquake injures at least 22, Shizuoka epicenter 40km
A strong earthquake hit near Mount Fuji on Sunday, November 8, leaving at least 22 people injured and causing some building damage.
The epicenter was in Shizuoka Prefecture, about 40km deep.
Both the Japan Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey tracked the tremor, with slight differences in the reported magnitude.
Aichi hardest hit, Shinkansen slowed
People in Aichi, Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Gifu, Kyoto, and Nara felt the quake: Aichi saw the worst of it with broken shop windows and items knocked off shelves.
Trains like the Shinkansen slowed down to keep things safe.
Japan Meteorological Agency warns of aftershocks
The Japan Meteorological Agency urged residents in affected areas to stay alert for aftershocks or landslides, especially if it rains soon.
Officials said no apparent changes had been detected in the Nankai Trough following Sunday's tremor.