Japan Earthquake Magnitude 5.6 Temporarily Stopped Shinkansen

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JAKARTA - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan on Friday night.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake, which occurred at 22:29 local time, was centered at a depth of 20 km in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, with a magnitude of less than 6.

Although it is quite strong, the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami warning in the prefecture which is famous for its natural attractions Mount Fuji.

According to the agency, the intensity of the scale below 6 has an impact on difficulty standing and a number of objects can fall and can break glass windows.

Meanwhile, JR Central had announced that the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train service between Tokyo Station and Shizuoka was temporarily suspended due to the earthquake.

The Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen train services were automatically stopped, and resumed 15 minutes later.

Japan is located in a region prone to natural disasters because it is in the fire ring area. Previously, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake also hit Japan on Thursday (25/6).