The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: March 2, 2024, 1:49 a.m. Epicenter: In Chiba Prefecture. N 35.3, E 140.3 Depth: 20 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 5.0 Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued. ==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE