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