Magnitude 5.7 quake shakes Shizuoka and nearby prefectures early Sunday
Japan aftershock warning
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit parts of Japan Sunday.
The tremor happened at around 1:04 am time.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the epicentre was in Shizuoka Prefecture.
The quake began at a depth of 40 kilometres.
Than 22 people were reported to have been injured.
The strongest shaking reached the 5 level in Chita, Aichi Prefecture.
The tremors also reached parts of Nagano and Gifu.
The earthquake caused fear among residents.
Many people ran out of their homes and buildings in panic.
Several shops reported glass on nearby roads.
Books fell from shelves inside a bookstore.
Authorities reduced bullet train speeds, in the areas.
However Japan did not issue a tsunami warning after the earthquake.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned about aftershocks.
It advised residents to stay alert in the days.
