TOKYO - The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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Day and Time: Aug. 1, 2026, 9:47 p.m.

Epicenter: Kumamoto Prefecture. N 32.7 , E 130.7

Depth: 10 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 4.7

Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7

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Note: No tsunami warning issued.