The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Day and Time: Feb. 20, 2020, 12:53 p.m.

Epicenter: In Chiba Prefecture. N 35.4, E 140.3

Depth: 30 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 4.5

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

Note: No tsunami warning issued.


(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)


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