Monday afternoon, a 6.0 magnitude quake was recorded close to Yamada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 07:23 UTC (17:23 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 135 km east of Yamada. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.8 event, but later upgraded it to 6.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. 5 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt 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.

Earthquakes past week

Over the last week, there have been eight quakes of magnitude 5.5 or higher centered nearby. The most significant was a 6.8 magnitude earthquake reported in the same region one day ago.

The five largest nearby quakes in the 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