A 5.8 magnitude quake occurred near Yōkaichiba on Friday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 03:46 UTC (12:46 local time), was centered roughly 2 km east-southeast of Yōkaichiba. It occurred at a depth of 43 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 65 online responses from people indicating they experienced weak to light shaking. Residents reported feeling the quake in a number of cities, including Atsugi, Higashimurayama, Yokosuka, Yokohama and Kawasaki according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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