Latest earthquakes near Shizuoka, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Shizuoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 271 km NE
from Fuji
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 262 km N
from Shizuoka
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 178 km NE
from Shizuoka
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 183 km E
from Shizuoka
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 38 km SSW
from Hamamatsu
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 269 km NE
from Shizuoka
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 259 km NE
from Shizuoka
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 292 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Nov 18, 2023 10:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 281 km ESE
from Shizuoka
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 248 km NE
from Shizuoka
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 297 km NE
from Fuji
Nov 16, 2023 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 99 km SE
from Shizuoka
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 43 km ESE
from Shizuoka
Nov 12, 2023 02:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 136 km SE
from Hamamatsu
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 296 km NNW
from Shizuoka
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 70 km NE
from Numazu
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 280 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 174 km SE
from Shizuoka
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 179 km SE
from Shizuoka
Nov 5, 2023 15:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 246 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Nov 1, 2023 07:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 266 km WSW
from Hamamatsu
Nov 1, 2023 03:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 180 km NE
from Shizuoka
Oct 31, 2023 23:00
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 229 km NW
from Hamamatsu
Oct 31, 2023 07:44
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 399 km SE
from Shizuoka
Oct 29, 2023 22:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 296 km NE
from Numazu

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Shizuoka

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.

Shizuoka Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
203 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 2037 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 203 earthquakes per year, or 16 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Shizuoka with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Shizuoka (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1888 92.69%
Mag. 5 144 7.07%
Mag. 6 5 0.25%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Shizuoka

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Jul 28, 2019 03:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shizuoka occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) south-southwest of Hamamatsu, at a depth of 367 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) south-southwest of Hamamatsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Shizuoka in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Shizuoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 177 km SSW
from Hamamatsu
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 190 km NNW
from Shizuoka
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 106 km SSW
from Hamamatsu
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 158 km ENE
from Numazu
May 5, 2014 05:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 95 km E
from Shizuoka
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 192 km SW
from Hamamatsu
Jun 25, 2020 04:47
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 250 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Dec 28, 2016 21:38
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 279 km NE
from Shizuoka
Oct 7, 2021 22:41
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 167 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Jul 7, 2018 20:23
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 162 km E
from Numazu

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Shizuoka

Earthquakes by city in Shizuoka

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shizuoka.

When was the last earthquake in Shizuoka, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shizuoka on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-east of Fuji at a depth of 90km under land. 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, 2037 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shizuoka. This averages to 204 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.