The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Day and Time: Aug. 18, 2022, 2:46 p.m.
Epicenter: Off Fukushima Prefecture. N 37.6, E 141.7
Depth: 60 kilometers
Preliminary magnitude: 5.3
Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7
Note: No tsunami warning issued.