M 6.4 - 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan

  • 2019-06-18 13:22:19 (UTC)
  • 38.639°N 139.477°E
  • 12.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2019-09-04 16:11:34 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

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

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Yellow alert for economic losses. Some damage is possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Japan. Past events with this alert level have required a local or regional level response.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 3,394 k*
IV Light 7,871 k
V Moderate 1,890 k
VI Strong 284 k
VII Very Strong 54 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 heavy wood frame and reinforced/confined masonry 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
VII Tsuruoka 100 k
VI Sakata 100 k
VI Murakami 31 k
V Yuza 17 k
V Niigata 505 k
V Suibara 20 k
V Akita 326 k
IV Sendai 1,063 k
IV Morioka 295 k
III Toyama 326 k

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