According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Miyako Sunday evening.

The tremor struck at 09:28 UTC (19:28 local time), with its epicenter located approximately 129 km east of Miyako and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

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.

Tremors last week

In the past week, there have been six tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or greater centered nearby. The biggest, a 6.8 magnitude quake, rocked near Yamada prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey