A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Yamada on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 08:33 UTC (18:33 local time). It occurred at a depth of 35 km with the epicenter approximately 100 km east of Yamada.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via 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 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.

Last week’s tremor

One tremor with a magnitude 7.4 was detected in the region. It was registered close to Miyako prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey