The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. * Day and Time: May 14, 2026, 5:01 a.m. Epicenter: Iwate Prefecture. N 39.8 , E 141.4 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 5.0 Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 * Note: No tsunami warning issued.READ FULL ARTICLE