TOKYO (Kyodo) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan on Monday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The 6:31 a.m. earthquake measured 5 on Japan’s 7-point seismic intensity scale in Wajima and Suzu.
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Below is the earthquake warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Date and time: June 3, 2024, 6:31 am
Epicenter: Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.5, E 137.3
Depth: 10 kilometers
Preliminary Magnitude: 5.9
Seismic Intensity Scale: 5 out of 7
Note: An early earthquake warning has been issued for this earthquake.
