The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Day and Time: March 2, 2024, 1:49 a.m.
Epicenter: In Chiba Prefecture. N 35.3, E 140.3
Depth: 20 kilometers
Preliminary magnitude: 5.0
Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7
Note: No tsunami warning issued.
==Kyodo