Full story:M4.2 quake hits northern Hokkaido, no tsunami warning issuedThe following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Dec. 12, 1:09 a.m.Epicenter: In Hokkaido Prefecture. N 45.1, E 141.9Depth: quite shallowPreliminary magnitude: 4.4Seismic intensity scale: lower 5 out of maximum 7 Note: No tsunami warning issued.==KyodoREAD FULL ARTICLE