Latest earthquakes near Fukushima, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Fukushima.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 18 km SSW
from Iwaki
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 132 km W
from Kōriyama
Dec 2, 2023 17:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 157 km NE
from Fukushima
Dec 2, 2023 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 229 km N
from Fukushima
Dec 1, 2023 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 131 km NE
from Iwaki
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 144 km SW
from Iwaki
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 225 km S
from Iwaki
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 107 km NE
from Iwaki
Nov 26, 2023 10:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 183 km ENE
from Iwaki
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 63 km SSW
from Iwaki
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 67 km SSW
from Iwaki
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 75 km SSE
from Iwaki
Nov 23, 2023 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 107 km N
from Fukushima
Nov 21, 2023 06:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 137 km ENE
from Iwaki
Nov 18, 2023 07:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 165 km ENE
from Fukushima
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 87 km SSW
from Iwaki
Nov 18, 2023 01:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 199 km NE
from Fukushima
Nov 16, 2023 13:47
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 199 km NE
from Fukushima
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 33 km ESE
from Iwaki
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 68 km ENE
from Iwaki
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 272 km W
from Kōriyama
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 213 km SW
from Iwaki
Nov 9, 2023 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 96 km NE
from Iwaki
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 96 km SSE
from Iwaki
Nov 7, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 61 km ENE
from Iwaki

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Recent Fukushima Earthquake News

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Fukushima Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
321 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Fukushima (past 10 years).
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

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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Fukushima.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
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
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 59 km NE
from Iwaki
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 111 km ENE
from Fukushima
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 187 km NE
from Fukushima
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 139 km E
from Iwaki
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

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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.