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

Day and Time: May 13, 2023, 4:10 p.m.

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

Depth: 10 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 5.1

Seismic intensity scale: lower 5 out of maximum 7

Note: No tsunami warning issued.

==Kyodo