A 6.8 magnitude quake was detected near Yamada Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 08:03 UTC (18:03 local time), was centered about 122 km east of Yamada. It occurred at a depth of 18 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 6.7 but later upgraded to 6.8.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 26 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt the quake. The USGS DYFI report shows that residents in a few cities, such as Sendai and Morioka, felt weak shaking from the tremor.

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.

Quakes last week

In the past week, there have been 16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby. The strongest, a 5.5 magnitude quake, hit the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey