A 5.4 magnitude quake jolted near Yamada on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 13:08 UTC (23:08 local time), a tremor shook the area at a depth of 16 km, with its epicenter roughly 106 km east of Yamada. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.5 event, but later downgraded it to 5.4.

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 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 quake

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was registered in the region, occurring close to Miyako on Mar. 4.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey