The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Day and Time: Jan. 9, 2024, 5:59 p.m.
Epicenter: Near Sado Island. N 37.9, E 137.8
Depth: 10 kilometers
Preliminary magnitude: 6.0
Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7
Note: No tsunami warning issued.
==Kyodo