FUTAMI DISTRICT, Hokkaido — the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 5.9 magnitude quake shook close to Otobe at midnight on Monday.

The tremor struck the area at 15:45 UTC (00:45 local time). It occurred at a depth of 144 km with the epicenter roughly 19 km northeast of Otobe.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

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