The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Day and Time: Feb. 1, 2020, 2:07 a.m.
Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.0, E 140.1
Depth: 70 kilometers
Preliminary magnitude: 5.3
Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7
Note: No tsunami warning issued.
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