A 6.0 magnitude quake shook near Noda on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 12:08 UTC (21:08 local time). The epicenter was about 54 km east-northeast of Noda, at a depth of 35 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.9 event, but later upgraded it to 6.0.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 9 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt weak to light shaking. Residents reported experiencing the quake in a couple of cities, including Aomori and Misawa, 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.

Tremors last week

Over the last week, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above have been detected in the area, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The strongest, a 6.9 magnitude quake, was recorded in the same region on Jun. 25.

The five largest quakes nearby from last week:

• 6.9, east-northeast of Noda on June 24
• 5.8, east-northeast of Noda on June 27
• 4.8, east of Noda on June 30
• 4.8, northeast of Kuji on June 25
• 4.7, north-northeast of Kuji on June 25

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey