A 5.4 magnitude quake was detected close to Tatsugō Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 21:29 UTC (06:29 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter roughly 107 km north-northwest of Tatsugō.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the quake by filling out their 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 334 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 past week

Last week, there have been 46 quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The largest one was a 5.6 earthquake that was registered in the same area two days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey