The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Dec. 21, 2020, 2:23 a.m.Epicenter: Off Aomori Prefecture. N 40.7, E 142.4Depth: 43 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 6.5Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE