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

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Day and Time: May 5, 2022, 6:42 p.m.

Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.2, E 139.8

Depth: 40 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 4.8

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

Note: No tsunami warning issued.