Latest earthquakes near Tsukuba, Ibaraki today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tsukuba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tsukuba (also known as つくば), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tsukuba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tsukuba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tsukuba and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Tsukuba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tsukuba, Ibaraki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 273 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tsukuba roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tsukuba in 2016. A total of 408 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tsukuba 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 Tsukuba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tsukuba 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 | 2509 | 91.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 206 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tsukuba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tsukuba occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) west-northwest of Tsukuba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tsukuba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 124 kilometers (77 mi) west-northwest of Tsukuba. It is the strongest earthquake near Tsukuba 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 Tsukuba, Ibaraki 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 Tsukuba.
Nearest earthquakes from Tsukuba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tsukuba, Ibaraki. 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 Tsukuba.
When was the last earthquake in Tsukuba, Ibaraki?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tsukuba on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 22:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 192km north-east of Tsukuba at a depth of 53km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tsukuba, Ibaraki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tsukuba, Ibaraki?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tsukuba on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 124km south-southwest of Tsukuba at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tsukuba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tsukuba, Ibaraki?
In the past 10 years, 2730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tsukuba. This averages to 273 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
