A 5.7 magnitude quake occurred near Yamada on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 13:17 UTC (23:17 local time), was centered about 104 km east of Yamada. It occurred at a depth of 16 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS 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

There was one earthquake of magnitude 4.7 centered nearby, which was recorded near Miyako on Mar. 4.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey