A 5.6 magnitude quake jolted close to Hirara on Monday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 10:39 UTC (18:39 local time). The epicenter was approximately 55 km northwest of Hirara, at a depth of 9 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides 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

Over the last week, there have been 18 earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby. The strongest, a 5.3 magnitude tremor, shook the same region on Feb. 28.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey