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Latest earthquakes near Fukushima 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 ふくしま), 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.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 115km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 10, 2025 11:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.7 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 109km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 9, 2025 08:59AM
Significant M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 108km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Tuesday Morning.
Dec 9, 2025 06:52AM
Shallow M6.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 151km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:33PM
Significant M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Fukushima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2855 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukushima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 285 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukushima roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukushima in 2022. A total of 390 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukushima that year. The strongest had a 7.3 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 | 2644 | 92.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 195 | 6.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 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 283 kilometers (176 mi) west of Fukushima, 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, 178 kilometers (111 mi) west of Fukushima. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Fukushima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fukushima. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fukushima.
When was the last earthquake in Fukushima?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukushima on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 23:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 350km west-southwest of Fukushima at a depth of 29km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukushima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fukushima?
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 178km east-northeast of Fukushima 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?
In the past 10 years, 2855 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukushima. This averages to 286 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
