Latest earthquakes near Okayama, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Okayama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Okayama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Okayama (also known as 岡山県), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 365 km NE from Okayama |
| 19 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 202 km ENE from Okayama |
| 30 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 185 km ESE from Okayama |
| 36 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 98 km S from Kurashiki |
| 38 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 253 km ESE from Okayama |
| 40 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 144 km ENE from Okayama |
| 43 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 131 km ESE from Okayama |
| 55 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 267 km E from Okayama |
| 75 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 234 km ESE from Okayama |
| 81 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 382 km SSW from Okayama |
| 82 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 358 km SW from Okayama |
| 82 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 384 km SW from Okayama |
| 89 days ago (Jan 6 18:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 292 km SW from Okayama |
| 94 days ago (Jan 1 08:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 283 km SSW from Okayama |
| 98 days ago (Dec 29 01:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 100 km SSE from Okayama |
| Dec 24, 2024 06:55 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 177 km W from Okayama |
| Dec 16, 2024 04:37 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 143 km ESE from Okayama |
| Dec 15, 2024 13:46 (Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 179 km SE from Okayama |
| Dec 3, 2024 04:51 (Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 96 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Dec 1, 2024 01:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 200 km SW from Okayama |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 337 km NE from Okayama |
| Nov 26, 2024 20:26 (Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 298 km ENE from Okayama |
| Nov 23, 2024 22:01 (Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 286 km ENE from Okayama |
| Nov 16, 2024 08:29 (Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 164 km E from Okayama |
| Oct 23, 2024 07:08 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 127 km ESE from Okayama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Okayama
Recent Okayama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Okayama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Okayama and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Okayama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okayama, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Okayama roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Okayama in 2022. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Okayama that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Okayama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Okayama 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 | 247 | 91.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.12% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Okayama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Okayama occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-west of Kurashiki, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okayama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Okayama. It is the strongest earthquake near Okayama 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 Okayama, Japan 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 Okayama.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 197 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 276 km SW from Okayama |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 81 km N from Okayama |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 267 km ESE from Okayama |
| 38 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 253 km ESE from Okayama |
| Apr 9, 2018 01:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 143 km WNW from Okayama |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 157 km E from Okayama |
| Apr 16, 2016 03:55 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 298 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Jul 13, 2015 02:52 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 271 km SW from Okayama |
| Nov 2, 2018 16:53 (Tokyo) |
M 5.4 | 156 km SE from Okayama |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Okayama
Earthquakes by city in Okayama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Okayama, Japan.
Use this regional Okayama earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tsuyama, Tamano, Kasaoka, Sōja, Ibara, Takahashi, Niimi and Kamogatachō-kamogata.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Okayama.
When was the last earthquake in Okayama, Japan?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Okayama on the afternoon of March 19, 2025 at 13:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 365km north-east of Okayama at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okayama, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okayama, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Okayama on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Okayama at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okayama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okayama, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okayama. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
