A 5.6 magnitude quake occurred near Izu Islands on Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit the area at 19:17 UTC (04:17 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter of Izu Islands. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later upgraded it to 5.6.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed 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.

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.

Last week’s quake

There was another tremor of magnitude 4.8 centered close to Izu Islands on Jun. 15.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey