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

Day and Time: May 11, 2023, 12:11 p.m.

Epicenter: Near Tokara island chain. N 29.9, E 130.0

Depth: 20 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 4.4

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

Note: No tsunami warning issued.

==Kyodo