Friday morning, a 5.4 magnitude quake was registered close to Tatsugō, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 21:29 UTC (06:29 local time), with its epicenter situated approximately 107 km north-northwest of Tatsugō and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations 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 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 340 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

Last week, 46 tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or greater have been recorded in the area, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The strongest, a 5.6 magnitude quake, was detected in the same region two days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey