The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Day and Time: May 17, 2020, 8:38 p.m.
Epicenter: Off Tokushima Prefecture. N 33.6, E 134.8
Depth: 40 kilometers
Preliminary magnitude: 4.5
Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7
Note: No tsunami warning issued.