The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 1, 2024, 4:10 p.m.Epicenter: In Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.5, E 137.2Depth: ShallowPreliminary magnitude: 7.4Seismic intensity scale: 7 out of maximum 7 Note: Tsunami warning issued.Related coverage:M7.4 quake rocks central Japan, large tsunami warning issuedREAD FULL ARTICLE