On Friday around midday, a 6.7 magnitude quake was registered close to Kuji, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A tremor slammed the area at 02:44 UTC (12:44 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 111 km northeast of Kuji and occurred at a depth of 19 km.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 21 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the tremor. Light shaking was recorded, with reports from Sendai, Iwanai and Sapporo among the cities where residents felt the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.
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.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey