A 5.7 magnitude quake struck near Oshino on Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 13:29 UTC (22:29 local time). The epicenter was roughly 7 km north of Oshino, at a depth of 51 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 108 reports via its online form from people who report they felt moderate shaking. Residents in multiple cities — such as Urayasu, Tokyo, Kawasaki and Saitama — reported experiencing the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides, fires and liquefaction 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey