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.
Oct 15, 2023 06:13PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 251km from Chiba (Japan).
Oct 7, 2023 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Sep 19, 2023 04:33AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Sendai (Japan).
Sep 8, 2023 06:28PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Ōfunato (Japan) on Friday Evening.
Aug 25, 2023 07:48AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 185km from Morioka (Japan).
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
Fukushima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3219 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 321 earthquakes per year, or 26 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 | 2966 | 92.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 233 | 7.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 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 Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 96 kilometers (60 mi) north-east of Iwaki, at a depth of 41 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) north-east of Iwaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Fukushima 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fukushima.
When was the last earthquake in Fukushima, Japan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukushima on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 18km south-southwest of Iwaki at a depth of 90km 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, 3219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukushima. This averages to 322 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
