Latest earthquakes near Yokosuka, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yokosuka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yokosuka (also known as 横須賀), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yokosuka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yokosuka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yokosuka and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Yokosuka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yokosuka, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 225 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yokosuka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yokosuka in 2016. A total of 398 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yokosuka 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 Yokosuka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yokosuka 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 | 2069 | 91.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 184 | 8.15% |
| 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 Yokosuka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yokosuka occurred on Nov 22, 2016 05:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-northeast of Yokosuka, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yokosuka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 29 kilometers (18 mi) north-northeast of Yokosuka. It is the strongest earthquake near Yokosuka 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 Yokosuka, 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 Yokosuka.
Nearest earthquakes from Yokosuka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yokosuka, 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 Yokosuka.
When was the last earthquake in Yokosuka, Kanagawa?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yokosuka on the afternoon of March 4, 2025 at 15:12 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 107km north-northeast of Yokosuka at a depth of 71km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yokosuka, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yokosuka, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yokosuka on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 29km west of Yokosuka at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yokosuka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yokosuka, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yokosuka. This averages to 226 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
