Latest earthquakes near Yokohama, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yokohama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yokohama (also known as よこはま), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yokohama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yokohama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yokohama and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Yokohama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yokohama, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 231 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yokohama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yokohama in 2016. A total of 404 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yokohama 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 Yokohama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yokohama 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 | 2126 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 182 | 7.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yokohama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yokohama occurred on Nov 22, 2016 05:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-east of Yokohama, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yokohama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 33 kilometers (21 mi) north-east of Yokohama. It is the strongest earthquake near Yokohama in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yokohama, Kanagawa 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 Yokohama.
Nearest earthquakes from Yokohama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yokohama, Kanagawa. 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 Yokohama.
When was the last earthquake in Yokohama, Kanagawa?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yokohama on the night of December 21, 2024 at 03:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-southeast of Yokohama at a depth of 70km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yokohama, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yokohama, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yokohama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 33km west-southwest of Yokohama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yokohama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yokohama, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yokohama. This averages to 231 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
