The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. * Day and Time: Aug. 9, 2026, 8:02 a.m. Epicenter: Kumamoto Prefecture. N 32.5 , E 130.5 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 4.2 Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7 * Note: No tsunami warning issued.READ FULL ARTICLE