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