Latest earthquakes near Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Japan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2023 17:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 97 km ENE
from Sendai
Dec 2, 2023 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 41 km WNW
from Morioka
Dec 2, 2023 07:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 295 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Dec 1, 2023 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 88 km ESE
from Sendai
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 24 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 30, 2023 21:16
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 208 km SSW
from Kagoshima
Nov 30, 2023 20:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 48 km SW
from Naze
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 252 km NNW
from Kitakyushu
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 64 km SSE
from Chiba
Nov 29, 2023 11:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 237 km WSW
from Naha
Nov 29, 2023 02:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 115 km NW
from Naha
Nov 28, 2023 15:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 168 km ENE
from Kushiro
Nov 28, 2023 15:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 166 km NE
from Kushiro
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 32 km SSW
from Hamamatsu
Nov 28, 2023 00:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 252 km S
from Kagoshima
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 104 km SE
from Sendai
Nov 27, 2023 02:05
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 85 km ENE
from Miyazaki
Nov 26, 2023 18:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 101 km NW
from Naha
Nov 26, 2023 13:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 174 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Nov 26, 2023 13:11
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 178 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Nov 26, 2023 10:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 164 km ESE
from Sendai
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 12 km SSE
from Hitachi
Nov 25, 2023 20:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 95 km SW
from Ishigaki
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 12 km NNE
from Hitachi-Naka
Nov 24, 2023 16:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 202 km WSW
from Naha

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Japan

Recent Japan Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Japan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Japan and elsewhere.

Japan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
963 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 2, 2023 17:36

Average

A total of 9638 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 963 earthquakes per year, or 80 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Japan roughly every 9 hours.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Japan in 2022. A total of 1253 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Japan that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Japan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Japan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Japan 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Japan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 8755 90.84%
Mag. 5 814 8.45%
Mag. 6 65 0.67%
Mag. 7 4 0.04%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Japan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Japan occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) south-east of Sendai, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Japan in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 132 kilometers (82 mi) south-east of Sendai. It is the strongest earthquake near Japan in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Japan.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Japan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 88 km SE
from Sendai
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 100 km SE
from Sendai
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 6 km ESE
from Kumamoto
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 71 km ENE
from Sendai
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 59 km NE
from Iwaki
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 64 km E
from Sendai
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 84 km NE
from Ishinomaki
Jan 14, 2016 12:25
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 169 km SE
from Sapporo
Mar 23, 2022 02:41
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 280 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Nov 14, 2015 05:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 171 km WSW
from Kagoshima

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Japan

Earthquakes by region of Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Japan.

When was the last earthquake in Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Japan on the afternoon of December 2, 2023 at 17:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 97km east-northeast of Sendai at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Japan?

A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Japan on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 132km east of Sendai at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Japan since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Japan?

In the past 10 years, 9638 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Japan. This averages to 964 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.