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