According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.7 magnitude quake occurred near Ōfunato Thursday morning.

The tremor hit at 22:34 UTC (07:34 local time), with its epicenter situated roughly 66 km southeast of Ōfunato and a depth of 40 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. 7 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they felt the quake. Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported feeling the tremor in Sendai and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey