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The quake struck Shizuoka Prefecture, west of Tokyo, early Sunday morning, shaking buildings, shattering windows and sending items falling from shelves.
At least 24 people were reportedly injured across Shizuoka and neighbouring Aichi, including an elderly woman who fell from her bed during the tremor.
Shinkansen bullet train services and regional trains experienced temporary delays and suspensions as authorities assessed the impact.
Officials reported no deaths, and no tsunami warning was issued.
Hours later, a separate 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Kumamoto region, with no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.
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