Latest earthquakes near Shizuoka, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shizuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shizuoka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shizuoka (also known as 静岡県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shizuoka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shizuoka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shizuoka and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Sendai (Japan).
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Shizuoka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shizuoka, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 218 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shizuoka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shizuoka in 2016. A total of 262 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shizuoka that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shizuoka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Shizuoka 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 | 2020 | 92.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 155 | 7.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shizuoka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shizuoka occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northwest of Shizuoka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shizuoka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-northwest of Hamamatsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka, 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 Shizuoka.
Earthquakes by city in Shizuoka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shizuoka, Japan.
- Fuji (富士)
- Fujieda (藤枝)
- Fujinomiya (富士宮)
- Hamamatsu (浜松)
- Mishima (三島)
- Numazu (沼津)
- Shizuoka (静岡市)
- Yaizu (焼津)
Use this regional Shizuoka earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Iwata, Fukuroi, Hamakita, Kakegawa, Gotenba, Shimada, Itō, Kosai, Kikugawa, Atami, Shimoda, Sagara, Ōyama, Kanaya, Mori and Arai.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shizuoka.
When was the last earthquake in Shizuoka, Japan?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Shizuoka on the night of April 20, 2024 at 00:00 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Shizuoka at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shizuoka, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shizuoka, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shizuoka on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km southwest of Hamamatsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shizuoka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shizuoka, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shizuoka. This averages to 218 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
