The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: May 11, 2023, 6:52 p.m.Epicenter: In Hokkaido. N 42.3, E 143.0Depth: 50 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 5.4Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.Related coverage:Several injured as predawn M5.2 quake rattles Tokyo Bay areaIN PHOTOS: Damage from major earthquake in central JapanQuake-hit central Japan braces for more aftershocks, heavy rainREAD FULL ARTICLE