TOKYO - The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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Day and Time: Aug. 12, 2026, 1:05 p.m.
Epicenter: Kumamoto Prefecture. N 32.5 , E 130.5
Depth: 10 kilometers
Preliminary magnitude: 4.9
Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7
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Note: No tsunami warning issued.
