M 5.8 - 73 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan

  • 2017-09-26 20:22:11 (UTC)
  • 40.335°N 142.342°E
  • 37.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2017-11-04 13:51:25 (UTC)
  • The data below are the most preferred data available
  • The data below have NOT been reviewed by a scientist.

Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 133 k*
II-III Weak 14,055 k*
IV Light 551 k
V Moderate 0 k
VI Strong 0 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

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 adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and fires that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
IV Uchimaru 0 k
IV Hachinohe 239 k
IV Inuotose 0 k
IV Furudate 0 k
IV Misawa 43 k
IV Ichinohe 16 k
III Aomorishi 298 k
III Akita 326 k
III Sendai 1,063 k
II Sapporo 1,883 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)