Sunday afternoon, a 6.4 magnitude quake was detected close to Yamada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rocked at 08:54 UTC (18:54 local time), with its epicenter situated roughly 117 km east of Yamada and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. 13 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they experienced the quake. Weak shaking was observed in Tokyo and the surrounding area, where several people reported experiencing the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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.

Quakes past week

Five earthquakes with a magnitude 5.5 or higher have been registered in the region last week. The largest one was a 6.8 earthquake that was recorded in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey