Latest earthquakes near Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Japan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 28, 2023 06:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 83 km ENE
from Chiba
May 27, 2023 22:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 182 km SSW
from Kagoshima
May 27, 2023 22:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 66 km E
from Chiba
May 27, 2023 05:01
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 63 km E
from Chiba
May 26, 2023 23:44
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 53 km E
from Chiba
May 26, 2023 21:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 146 km W
from Ishigaki
May 26, 2023 21:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 53 km E
from Chiba
May 26, 2023 20:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 47 km E
from Chiba
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 38 km ESE
from Chiba
May 25, 2023 09:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 150 km SE
from Sapporo
May 24, 2023 22:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 136 km SW
from Kagoshima
May 24, 2023 19:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 100 km N
from Toyama
May 24, 2023 01:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 92 km SE
from Shizuoka
May 23, 2023 18:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 167 km WSW
from Ishigaki
May 23, 2023 17:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 23 km ESE
from Tokushima
May 23, 2023 08:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 114 km N
from Ishigaki
May 23, 2023 04:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 92 km SE
from Shizuoka
May 22, 2023 22:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 13 km SE
from Kushiro
May 22, 2023 19:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 89 km SSE
from Numazu
May 22, 2023 17:27
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 92 km SE
from Shizuoka
May 22, 2023 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 100 km SSW
from Yokosuka
May 22, 2023 10:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 92 km SE
from Shizuoka
May 22, 2023 08:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 90 km SE
from Sendai
May 22, 2023 07:20
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 235 km SW
from Kagoshima
May 22, 2023 00:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 100 km N
from Toyama

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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:
964 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
May 28, 2023 06:40

Average

A total of 9647 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 964 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 1251 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Japan that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 kilometers (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 8747 90.67%
Mag. 5 832 8.62%
Mag. 6 64 0.66%
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
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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
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 71 km ENE
from Sendai
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 6 km ESE
from Kumamoto
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 64 km E
from Sendai
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 59 km NE
from Iwaki
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 84 km NE
from Ishinomaki
Mar 23, 2022 02:41
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 280 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Feb 17, 2015 08:06
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 149 km E
from Morioka
Jan 14, 2016 12:25
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 169 km SE
from Sapporo

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Earthquakes by region of Japan

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Japan.

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 morning of May 28, 2023 at 06:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 83km east-northeast of Chiba at a depth of 30km 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, 9647 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Japan. This averages to 965 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.