The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 1, 2024, 4:18 p.m.Epicenter: In Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.2, E 136.9Depth: 10 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 6.1Seismic intensity scale: Upper 5 out of maximum 7 Note: Tsunami warning issued.Related coverage:M7.4 quake rocks central Japan, large tsunami warning issuedREAD FULL ARTICLE