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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 16:38 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 227 km NE from Fukushima |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 08:08 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 123 km NE from Fukushima |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 09:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 259 km SSE from Iwaki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 12 20:34 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 281 km W from Kōriyama |
| 7 days ago (Apr 10 21:10 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 70 km SSW from Iwaki |
| 7 days ago (Apr 10 10:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 39 km ESE from Iwaki |
| 7 days ago (Apr 10 08:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 202 km NE from Fukushima |
| 8 days ago (Apr 9 09:10 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 228 km NE from Fukushima |
| 10 days ago (Apr 7 09:52 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 132 km S from Iwaki |
| 12 days ago (Apr 5 12:26 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 207 km NE from Fukushima |
| 16 days ago (Apr 1 21:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 144 km SW from Iwaki |
| 18 days ago (Mar 30 21:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 181 km ENE from Fukushima |
| 18 days ago (Mar 30 19:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 96 km SSE from Iwaki |
| 18 days ago (Mar 30 14:30 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 184 km S from Iwaki |
| 18 days ago (Mar 30 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 275 km S from Iwaki |
| 18 days ago (Mar 30 08:47 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 169 km SSW from Iwaki |
| 21 days ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 199 km SSW from Iwaki |
| 22 days ago (Mar 27 04:34 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 107 km ENE from Iwaki |
| 22 days ago (Mar 27 01:27 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 117 km ENE from Iwaki |
| 23 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 118 km NE from Iwaki |
| 24 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 176 km WSW from Kōriyama |
| 25 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 193 km SSE from Iwaki |
| 25 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 37 km E from Iwaki |
| 26 days ago (Mar 22 18:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 69 km S from Iwaki |
| 28 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 143 km W from Kōriyama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Fukushima
Fukushima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3118 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 311 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukushima roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukushima in 2016. A total of 427 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukushima that year. The strongest had a 6.9 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 | 2881 | 92.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 218 | 6.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 275 km W from Kōriyama |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 96 km NE from Iwaki |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 109 km NE from Iwaki |
| Mar 20, 2021 18:09 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 129 km NE from Fukushima |
| May 1, 2021 10:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 111 km ENE from Fukushima |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 59 km NE from Iwaki |
| May 13, 2015 06:12 (Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 187 km NE from Fukushima |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 131 km NW from Fukushima |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 100 km E from Fukushima |
| Apr 20, 2020 05:39 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 185 km NE from Fukushima |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukushima on the afternoon of April 15, 2025 at 16:38 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-east of Fukushima at a depth of 90km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 3118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukushima. This averages to 312 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
