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

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Day and Time: Aug. 9, 2026, 2:58 a.m.

Epicenter: Off Iwate Prefecture. N 40.1 , E 142.4

Depth: 40 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 5.6

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

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Note: No tsunami warning issued.