TOKYO, November 8. /TASS/. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near Shizuoka Prefecture in western Japan on Sunday night, the Kyodo news agency reported.

The epicenter was located at a depth of 40 kilometers. The earthquake caused disruptions to rail services, including the Shinkansen high-speed trains. No contingencies were reported at Japanese nuclear facilities following the underground shocks.

More than 20 people were injured as a result of the earthquake. The injuries consisted mostly of bruises and minor abrasions sustained from falls, the news agency noted.