According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.6 magnitude quake jolted near Yokohama Thursday morning.

The tremor struck at 16:17 UTC (01:17 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 98 km east of Yokohama and a depth of 55 km.

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

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. 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.

Quakes last week

During the past week, there have been two tremors, greater than magnitude 2.5, nearby. The largest, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake, was reported close to Misawa four days ago, while a smaller 4.3 magnitude quake shook near Honchō on December 22.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey