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