The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: March 21, 2024, 9:08 a.m.Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.1, E 139.9Depth: 50 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 5.3Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.Related coverage:Strong earthquake hits Tokyo, nearby areasREAD FULL ARTICLE
