A 5.6 magnitude quake occurred near Noda on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the area at 17:57 UTC (02:57 local time). It occurred at a depth of 34 km with the epicenter approximately 42 km east of Noda.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through 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.

Past week’s quakes

In the past week, there have been two earthquakes greater than magnitude 2.5 centered nearby. The larger one was a 4.8 tremor that was recorded in the same region on Aug. 2. The other, of magnitude 4.4, was felt close to Kuji on Aug. 5.

Area struck by 7.7 quake in 1993
Iwanai District has experience significant earthquakes in the past. A magnitude 7.7 tremor struck 66.5 miles west of Iwanai on Jul. 12, 1993, at a depth of 10.4 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey