A 5.1 magnitude quake was detected near Yamada Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 09:52 UTC (19:52 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 132 km east of Yamada. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.2 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Earthquakes last week

During the past week, there have been seven tremors of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 6.8 magnitude quake, rocked the same region prior to this quake.

The five largest nearby quakes last week:

• 6.8, east of Yamada on Nov. 9
• 6.4, east of Yamada on Nov. 9
• 5.9, east of Yamada on Nov. 9
• 5.7, east of Miyako on Nov. 9
• 5.6, east of Yamada on Nov. 9

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey