Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Nara Prefecture, Maximum Intensity 4 Recorded

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck Japan on the evening of May 2, with its epicenter in Nara Prefecture. The quake occurred at approximately 6:28 PM local time, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 4 on the Japanese scale. Areas affected include Nara Prefecture, southern Mie Prefecture, and northern and southern Wakayama Prefecture. There is no risk of a tsunami. Authorities are monitoring the situation for any aftershocks or damage.