The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: June 16, 2023, 9:24 p.m.Epicenter: In Chiba Prefecture. N 35.7, E 140.7Depth: 50 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 4.9Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.Related coverage: M6.2 quake hits Hokkaido in northern Japan, no tsunami warning issuedM6.2 quake rocks eastern Japan, no tsunami threatREAD FULL ARTICLE