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

 

Day and Time: Jan. 1, 2024, 4:39 p.m.

Epicenter: Off Niigata Prefecture. N 37.5, E 137.5

Depth: 10 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 5.2

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

 

Note: Previous tsunami warnings issued remain in effect.

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