10 sustain minor injuries in 5.6-magnitude earthquake near Mount Fuji

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Mount Fuji in central Japan on June 26, causing minor injuries to ten people. The tremor, which occurred around 10:28 p.m., shook central and eastern regions, including the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Authorities reported that the earthquake registered a lower 6 on Japan's seismic intensity scale of 7 in parts of Yamanashi Prefecture. This level of shaking is significant, with the Japan Meteorological Agency noting that such intensity in the prefecture was last recorded in 1924. However, officials confirmed the temblor was not related to volcanic activity at Mount Fuji.

The earthquake's impact extended to transportation, with Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Shizuoka stations temporarily suspended. JR Central, the operator, stated that the services resumed in the early hours of June 27, but approximately 22,000 passengers were affected by the disruption.