The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Day and Time: March 21, 2024, 9:08 a.m.
Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.1, E 139.9
Depth: 50 kilometers
Preliminary magnitude: 5.3
Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7
Note: No tsunami warning issued.
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