Japan quake strikes near Mount Fuji, but experts see low eruption chance

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Temblor and approaching typhoons could loosen ground, scientists caution

The epicenter of the quake was far from the base of Mount Fuji, scientists say. © Kyodo

SHOJI YANO and MIO YONEDA

TOKYO — A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck near Mount Fuji in central Japan on Friday night, but experts see little direct connection between the temblor and the active volcano.