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

Day and Time: April 24, 2024, 8:40 p.m.

Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.5, E 140.6

Depth: 60 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 5.0

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

Note: No tsunami warning issued.

==Kyodo