The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: April 24, 2024, 8:40 p.m. Epicenter: In Ibaraki Prefecture. N 36.5, E 140.6 Depth: 60 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 5.0 Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE