Latest earthquakes near Shizuoka today

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List of latest earthquakes near Shizuoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 4, 2025 10:37
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 270 km NE
from Shizuoka
Feb 1, 2025 04:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 295 km NW
from Shizuoka
Jan 30, 2025 17:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 262 km NE
from Shizuoka
Jan 29, 2025 08:58
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 285 km NNW
from Shizuoka
Jan 28, 2025 01:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 65 km S
from Shizuoka
Jan 24, 2025 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 219 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Jan 24, 2025 03:01
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 242 km NNE
from Shizuoka
Jan 23, 2025 08:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 237 km NNE
from Shizuoka
Jan 23, 2025 02:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 242 km NNE
from Shizuoka
Jan 22, 2025 06:06
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 242 km NNE
from Shizuoka
Jan 21, 2025 15:06
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 273 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Jan 20, 2025 22:00
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 207 km WSW
from Shizuoka
Jan 18, 2025 20:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 185 km SE
from Shizuoka
Jan 17, 2025 12:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 262 km NE
from Shizuoka
Jan 17, 2025 10:10
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 284 km NE
from Shizuoka
Jan 16, 2025 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 278 km NW
from Shizuoka
Jan 16, 2025 09:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 150 km ESE
from Shizuoka
Jan 11, 2025 05:54
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 295 km NW
from Shizuoka
Jan 10, 2025 17:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 167 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Jan 9, 2025 04:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 193 km NE
from Shizuoka
Jan 8, 2025 14:22
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 251 km NE
from Shizuoka
Jan 7, 2025 17:31
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 371 km S
from Shizuoka
Jan 7, 2025 01:44
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 348 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Jan 6, 2025 16:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 278 km NW
from Shizuoka
Jan 5, 2025 08:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 87 km NE
from Shizuoka

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:
170 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Feb 4, 2025 10:37

Average

A total of 1703 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shizuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 170 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shizuoka roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shizuoka in 2024. A total of 305 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shizuoka that year. The strongest had a 7.5 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 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Shizuoka (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1581 92.84%
Mag. 5 116 6.81%
Mag. 6 5 0.29%
Mag. 7 1 0.06%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Shizuoka

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Dec 7, 1944 13:35.

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-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-northwest of Shizuoka. It is the strongest earthquake near Shizuoka 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 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 Shizuoka.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Shizuoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Tokyo)
M 7.5 296 km NNW
from Shizuoka
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 227 km SSW
from Shizuoka
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 282 km NNW
from Shizuoka
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 163 km SW
from Shizuoka
Nov 26, 2024 22:47
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 285 km NW
from Shizuoka
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 204 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Dec 28, 2016 21:38
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 279 km NE
from Shizuoka
Jun 25, 2020 04:47
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 250 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Jul 7, 2018 20:23
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 206 km E
from Shizuoka
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 256 km SW
from Shizuoka

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Shizuoka

Nearest earthquakes from Shizuoka

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shizuoka. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Shizuoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 10, 2018 21:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 8 km SE
from Shizuoka
Mar 31, 2021 03:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 11 km E
from Shizuoka
Sep 25, 2017 20:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 16 km SE
from Shizuoka
Feb 8, 2019 06:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 19 km N
from Shizuoka
Mar 14, 2015 00:12
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 23 km SSE
from Shizuoka
Oct 2, 2019 02:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 29 km WSW
from Shizuoka
Sep 8, 2015 20:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 34 km S
from Shizuoka
Jul 29, 2022 23:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 43 km S
from Shizuoka
Aug 25, 2020 23:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 43 km E
from Shizuoka
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 44 km ESE
from Shizuoka

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Shizuoka

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Shizuoka?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shizuoka on the morning of February 4, 2025 at 10:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-east of Shizuoka at a depth of 100km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shizuoka in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Shizuoka?

A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shizuoka on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 244km southwest of Shizuoka 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?

In the past 10 years, 1703 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shizuoka. This averages to 170 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.