A 6.0 magnitude quake rocked close to Honchō on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the area at 13:44 UTC (23:44 local time). It occurred at a depth of 41 km with the epicenter about 32 km south-southwest of Honchō.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 12 reports via its online form from people who say they felt weak shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several residents in Sapporo and the surrounding area experienced the quake.

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 adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Area struck by 7.7 quake in 1993
Iwanai District has faced strong earthquakes before. On Jul. 12, 1993, a magnitude 7.7 tremor struck west of Iwanai, at a depth of 10.4 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey