Latest earthquakes near Numazu, Shizuoka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Numazu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Numazu (also known as 沼津), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Numazu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Numazu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Numazu and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Numazu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1849 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Numazu, Shizuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 184 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Numazu roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Numazu in 2016. A total of 247 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Numazu 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 Numazu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Numazu 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 | 1711 | 92.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 133 | 7.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Numazu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Numazu occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Numazu, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Numazu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-southwest of Numazu. It is the strongest earthquake near Numazu 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 Numazu, 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 Numazu.
Nearest earthquakes from Numazu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Numazu, 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 Numazu.
When was the last earthquake in Numazu, Shizuoka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Numazu on the evening of February 20, 2025 at 22:13 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 44km north of Numazu at a depth of 33km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Numazu, Shizuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Numazu, Shizuoka?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Numazu on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-southwest of Numazu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Numazu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Numazu, Shizuoka?
In the past 10 years, 1849 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Numazu. This averages to 185 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
