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

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Day and Time: Aug. 17, 2026, 6:37 a.m.

Epicenter: Fukuoka Prefecture. N 33.5 , E 130.1

Depth: 10 kilometers

Preliminary magnitude: 4.4

Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7

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Note: No tsunami warning issued.