Sunday afternoon, a 5.9 magnitude quake was detected near Yamada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 08:14 UTC (18:14 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 125 km east of Yamada and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS 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.

Tremors last week

During the past week, 16 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been registered in the region. The largest, measuring 5.5, occurred in the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey