A 6.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Shima on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 22:15 UTC (07:15 local time). It occurred at a depth of 352 km with the epicenter about 58 km south-southeast of Shima.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their 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, fires and liquefaction 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey