Miyazaki earthquake hits with magnitude 4.2 (Kyodo News)

At around 5:38 a.m. on the 14th, an earthquake measuring magnitude 2 struck Miyazaki Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the east coast of the Osumi Peninsula, at a depth of approximately 40 km. The magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 4.2 on the Richter scale. The seismic intensities in various areas are as follows: Seismic Intensity 2: Kushimatoi (Miyazaki)Seismic Intensity 1: Kushima