YAEYAMA DISTRICT, Okinawa — A 5.6 magnitude quake hit close to Yonakuni on Wednesday around midday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 05:00 UTC (13:00 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 11 km, with its epicenter about 74 km south of Yonakuni.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt 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 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