According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.6 magnitude quake hit close to Yamada Sunday afternoon.

The tremor jolted at 08:34 UTC (18:34 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 126 km east of Yamada and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, 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.

Quakes last week

Over the last week, there have been 19 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby, four of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The biggest, a 6.8 magnitude tremor, slammed the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey