The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.  Day and Time: Dec. 17, 2020, 4:42 p.m.Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.1, E 139.9Depth: 50 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 4.6Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE