The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 9, 2024, 5:59 p.m. Epicenter: Near Sado Island. N 37.9, E 137.8 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 6.0 Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE