A 5.9 magnitude quake occurred close to Wadomari on Wednesday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 02:46 UTC (11:46 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 42 km, with its epicenter about 11 km north-northeast of Wadomari.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 20 online responses from people indicating they felt weak to light shaking. Residents in multiple cities — such as Chatan, Ginowan and Ishikawa — reported experiencing the quake, 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.

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