A 6.7 magnitude quake shook near Ōfunato on Friday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which slammed the area at 11:22 UTC (20:22 local time), was centered about 44 km east-southeast of Ōfunato. It occurred at a depth of 42 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.6 event, but later upgraded it to 6.7.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 95 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they experienced light shaking. Residents reported feeling the quake in a number of cities, such as Shizuoka, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Tokyo and Hoya according to the USGS DYFI report.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey