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

 

Day and Time: Sept. 8, 2023, 6:28 p.m.

Epicenter: Off Miyagi Prefecture. N 38.9, E 142.1

Depth: 50 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 5.5

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

Note: No tsunami warning issued.