On Wednesday around midnight, a 6.0 magnitude quake was registered close to Noda, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 14:26 UTC (00:26 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 96 km east of Noda and occurred at a depth of 27 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed 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.

Past week’s tremor

Over the last week, a magnitude 4.8 quake was recorded in the region, occurring near Miyako one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey