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

A tremor shook the area at 01:18 UTC (10:18 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 18 km southwest of Yasugichō and occurred at a depth of 10 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.8 but later downgraded to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 42 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the tremor. The USGS DYFI report indicates that strong to very strong shaking was registered, with people in Ōsaka, Kobe, Toyooka, Iwakuni and Sakaiminato among those who felt the earthquake.

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, fires and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey