The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 2, 2024, 10:17 a.m. Epicenter: In Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.2, E 136.7 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 5.6 Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE