Latest earthquakes near Fuji, Shizuoka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fuji? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fuji (also known as 富士), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fuji Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fuji. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fuji and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (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.
Fuji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1909 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fuji, Shizuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fuji roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fuji in 2016. A total of 233 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fuji that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fuji in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fuji 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 | 1767 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 134 | 7.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fuji
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fuji occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) north-northwest of Fuji, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fuji in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-northwest of Fuji. It is the strongest earthquake near Fuji 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 Fuji, Shizuoka 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 Fuji.
Nearest earthquakes from Fuji
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fuji, Shizuoka. 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 Fuji.
When was the last earthquake in Fuji, Shizuoka?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fuji on the night of April 30, 2024 at 01:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 142km northwest of Fuji at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fuji, Shizuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fuji, Shizuoka?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fuji on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 278km southwest of Fuji at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fuji since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fuji, Shizuoka?
In the past 10 years, 1909 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fuji. This averages to 191 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
