The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.<FULL STORY>Day and Time: Dec. 12, 2021, 12:31 p.m.Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.1, E 139.9Depth: 50 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 5.0Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE