Latest earthquakes near Fukushima, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fukushima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fukushima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fukushima (also known as 福島県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fukushima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fukushima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fukushima and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Hitachi-Naka in Japan.
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 45mi from Japan.
Apr 2, 2024 04:24AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Hachinohe in Japan.
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Fukushima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukushima, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 326 earthquakes per year, or 27 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukushima roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukushima in 2014. A total of 455 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukushima that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fukushima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fukushima during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3011 | 92.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 231 | 7.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fukushima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fukushima occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) west of Kōriyama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fukushima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 191 kilometers (119 mi) west of Iwaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Fukushima in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fukushima, Japan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Fukushima.
Earthquakes by city in Fukushima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fukushima, Japan.
Use this regional Fukushima earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sukagawa, Kitakata, Nihommatsu, Hobaramachi, Funehikimachi-funehiki, Motomiya, Namie, Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō, Ishikawa, Miharu and Yabuki.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fukushima.
When was the last earthquake in Fukushima, Japan?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukushima on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 06:32 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 18km south-southwest of Iwaki at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukushima, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fukushima, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukushima on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north-east of Iwaki at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fukushima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fukushima, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 3263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukushima. This averages to 326 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
