A 5.3 magnitude quake occurred near Yamada on Monday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 08:02 UTC (18:02 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 35 km, with its epicenter approximately 117 km east of Yamada. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.4 but later downgraded to 5.3.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their 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.

Past week’s tremor

A magnitude 7.4 tremor was registered in the area, occurring close to Miyako prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey