Latest update: M7.1 quake hits southwestern Japan, tsunami advisories issuedThe following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. *Day and Time: Aug. 8, 2024, 4:43 p.m.Epicenter: Off Miyazaki Prefecture. N 31.8 , E 131.7Depth: 30 kilometersPreliminary magnitude: 6.9Seismic intensity scale: Lower 6 out of maximum 7* Note: An earthquake early warning was issued for this quake.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE