The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 12, 2024, 9:10 p.m. Epicenter: In Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.2, E 136.7 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 4.4 Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE