According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.6 magnitude quake occurred near Tatsugō Wednesday afternoon.

The tremor shook the area at 06:26 UTC (15:26 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located roughly 90 km north-northwest of Tatsugō.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via 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 347 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, there have been 25 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The largest, measuring 5.4, occurred in the same region three days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey