A 5.3 magnitude quake was registered near Miyako Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 00:29 UTC (10:29 local time), was centered roughly 111 km east of Miyako. It occurred at a depth of 35 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.4 event, but later downgraded it to 5.3.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and fires that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are heavy wood frame and reinforced/confined masonry construction.

Quakes past week

Over the last week, the area has experienced nine tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or greater. The largest one was a 6.8 earthquake that was reported near Yamada three days ago.

The five largest nearby earthquakes last week:

• 6.8, east of Yamada on Nov. 9
• 6.4, east of Yamada on Nov. 9
• 6.0, east of Yamada on Nov. 10
• 5.9, east of Yamada on Nov. 9
• 5.7, east of Miyako on Nov. 9

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey