A 5.5 magnitude quake was recorded near Tatsugō Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 07:13 UTC (16:13 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 107 km north of Tatsugō and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through 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 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake 326 km northeast of this event struck UK on March 18, 1987 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 651,000 at intensity VI and 593,000 at intensity VII, resulting in a reported 1 fatality.

Tremors last week

During the past week, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above have been registered in the region. The strongest, a 5.6 magnitude quake, was reported in the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey