The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 1, 2024, 4:39 p.m.Epicenter: Off Niigata Prefecture. N 37.5, E 137.5Depth: 10 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 5.2Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: Previous tsunami warnings issued remain in effect.Related coverage:M7.4 quake rocks central Japan, large tsunami warning issuedREAD FULL ARTICLE
