Latest earthquakes near Shimane, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shimane, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shimane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shimane (also known as 島根県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shimane Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shimane. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shimane and elsewhere.
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Shimane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 176 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shimane, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shimane roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shimane in 2024. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shimane 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 Shimane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shimane 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 | 165 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 5.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shimane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shimane occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-southwest of Matsue, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shimane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 1940 00:36, 86 kilometers (53 mi) south-southwest of Matsue. It is the strongest earthquake near Shimane 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 Shimane, 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 Shimane.
Earthquakes by city in Shimane
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shimane, Japan.
Use this regional Shimane earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Izumo, Masuda, Hamada, Yasugichō, Ōdachō-ōda, Hiratachō and Gōtsuchō.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shimane.
When was the last earthquake in Shimane, Japan?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimane on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 210km south-southeast of Matsue at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shimane, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shimane, Japan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimane on the night of August 14, 1940 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 86km northwest of Matsue at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shimane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shimane, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 176 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shimane. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
