Latest earthquakes near Shizuoka today

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List of latest earthquakes near Shizuoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 6, 2024 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 233 km NW
from Shizuoka
Nov 5, 2024 00:10
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 161 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Nov 4, 2024 19:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 197 km NW
from Shizuoka
Nov 4, 2024 08:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 251 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Nov 1, 2024 23:16
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 240 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Oct 30, 2024 15:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 177 km NE
from Shizuoka
Oct 27, 2024 12:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 270 km NE
from Shizuoka
Oct 27, 2024 01:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 224 km S
from Shizuoka
Oct 26, 2024 06:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 123 km NE
from Shizuoka
Oct 22, 2024 10:12
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 294 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 157 km WNW
from Shizuoka
Oct 20, 2024 17:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 194 km E
from Shizuoka
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 262 km W
from Shizuoka
Oct 16, 2024 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 182 km NE
from Shizuoka
Oct 14, 2024 19:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 172 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Oct 14, 2024 11:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 249 km SSE
from Shizuoka
Oct 13, 2024 03:50
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 184 km NE
from Shizuoka
Oct 11, 2024 16:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 287 km NW
from Shizuoka
Oct 9, 2024 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 298 km NNW
from Shizuoka
Oct 8, 2024 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 287 km NW
from Shizuoka
Oct 8, 2024 09:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 287 km NW
from Shizuoka
Oct 5, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 169 km SW
from Shizuoka
Oct 2, 2024 23:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 250 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Oct 1, 2024 16:03
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 246 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Oct 1, 2024 05:11
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 299 km NNW
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:
169 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 6, 2024 06:42

Average

A total of 1694 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 169 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 258 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 1572 92.8%
Mag. 5 116 6.85%
Mag. 6 5 0.3%
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 124 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
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 190 km NNW
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
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
Oct 7, 2021 22:41
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 167 km ENE
from Shizuoka
Jul 7, 2018 20:23
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 206 km E
from Shizuoka
Jun 25, 2020 04:47
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 250 km ENE
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
Nov 16, 2014 17:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 42 km E
from Shizuoka
Jul 29, 2022 23:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 43 km S
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 November 6, 2024 at 06:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 233km northwest of Shizuoka at a depth of 10km 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, 1694 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shizuoka. This averages to 169 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.