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

Day and Time: March 23, 2024, 8:31 a.m.

Epicenter: In Gifu Prefecture. N 35.7, E 136.6

Depth: 10 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 4.7

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

Note: No tsunami warning issued.

==Kyodo