The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 7, 2024, 2:38 p.m. Epicenter: In Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.5, E 137.3 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 4.5 Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE