Monday night, a 5.5 magnitude quake was detected near Hachinohe, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 14:33 UTC (23:33 local time), was centered approximately 93 km east-northeast of Hachinohe. It occurred at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. 4 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they experienced the quake.

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.

Last week’s tremor

Last week, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake was recorded in the region, with the event occurring close to 2025 Aomori Prefecture prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey