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.