Sunday evening, a 5.4 magnitude quake was recorded close to Yamada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 09:10 UTC (19:10 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter roughly 124 km east of Yamada.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report via 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 past week

Last week, there have been six earthquakes with a magnitude 5.5 or greater centered nearby. The biggest, a 6.8 magnitude quake, rocked the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey