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

 

Day and Time: June 16, 2023, 9:24 p.m.

Epicenter: In Chiba Prefecture. N 35.7, E 140.7

Depth: 50 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 4.9

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

 

Note: No tsunami warning issued.

Related coverage:

M6.2 quake hits Hokkaido in northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

M6.2 quake rocks eastern Japan, no tsunami threat