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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 193 km NNW from Yokohama |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 195 km E from Yokohama |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 229 km NE from Yokohama |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 138 km NE from Yokohama |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 213 km NNW from Yokohama |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 326 km NW from Yokohama |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 146 km NE from Yokohama |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 275 km N from Yokohama |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 178 km NNE from Yokohama |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 85 km NNE from Yokohama |
| 24 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 115 km NNW from Yokohama |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 363 km SW from Yokohama |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 88 km NE from Yokohama |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 95 km SSE from Yokohama |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 235 km NE from Yokohama |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 280 km NE from Yokohama |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 68 km W from Yokohama |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 170 km NNE from Yokohama |
| 40 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 251 km NE from Yokohama |
| 42 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 394 km NE from Yokohama |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 05:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 84 km N from Yokohama |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 271 km NE from Yokohama |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 274 km WSW from Yokohama |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 10:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 207 km W from Yokohama |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 10:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 160 km NNE from Yokohama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yokohama
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.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Yokohama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2275 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 227 earthquakes per year, or 18 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 | 2088 | 91.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 182 | 8.0% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 268 km NE from Yokohama |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 211 km ESE from Yokohama |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 280 km SW from Yokohama |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 80 km E from Yokohama |
| May 23, 2022 00:17 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 294 km SE from Yokohama |
| Jun 25, 2020 04:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 129 km E from Yokohama |
| Jul 7, 2018 20:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 97 km ESE from Yokohama |
| Nov 24, 2016 06:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 248 km NE from Yokohama |
| Dec 28, 2016 21:38 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 174 km NNE from Yokohama |
| Oct 7, 2021 22:41 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 41 km ENE from Yokohama |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 04:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 5 km SW from Yokohama |
| Feb 6, 2022 13:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 7 km N from Yokohama |
| Feb 5, 2016 07:41 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 12 km N from Yokohama |
| Oct 31, 2021 23:02 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 12 km SW from Yokohama |
| Jun 6, 2020 22:48 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 13 km WNW from Yokohama |
| Jun 9, 2021 17:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 15 km NNE from Yokohama |
| Nov 10, 2023 10:00 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 19 km WNW from Yokohama |
| Apr 16, 2017 14:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 22 km NNE from Yokohama |
| Apr 14, 2016 20:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 21 km N from Yokohama |
| Dec 30, 2018 14:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 21 km W from Yokohama |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Yokohama
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yokohama.
When was the last earthquake in Yokohama, Kanagawa?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yokohama on the morning of March 24, 2025 at 11:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 193km north-northwest of Yokohama at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 2275 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yokohama. This averages to 228 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
