Latest earthquakes near Yaizu, Shizuoka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yaizu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yaizu (also known as 焼津), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 186 km ENE from Yaizu |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 226 km N from Yaizu |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 267 km NE from Yaizu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 267 km N from Yaizu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 284 km NW from Yaizu |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 289 km NNW from Yaizu |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 231 km WNW from Yaizu |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 274 km NE from Yaizu |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 297 km NE from Yaizu |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 04:16 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 298 km S from Yaizu |
| 22 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 258 km WSW from Yaizu |
| 24 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 208 km NE from Yaizu |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 284 km NW from Yaizu |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 185 km NNE from Yaizu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 284 km NW from Yaizu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 228 km SW from Yaizu |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 221 km NE from Yaizu |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 284 km NW from Yaizu |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 284 km NW from Yaizu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 293 km NW from Yaizu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 279 km W from Yaizu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 284 km NW from Yaizu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 291 km NW from Yaizu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 169 km E from Yaizu |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 02:27 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 293 km NW from Yaizu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yaizu
Recent Yaizu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yaizu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yaizu and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Yaizu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1547 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yaizu, Shizuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 154 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yaizu roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yaizu in 2024. A total of 230 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yaizu 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 Yaizu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yaizu 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 | 1434 | 92.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 108 | 6.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yaizu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yaizu occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) south-southwest of Yaizu, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yaizu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-southwest of Yaizu. It is the strongest earthquake near Yaizu 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 Yaizu, 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 Yaizu.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 03:31 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 213 km SSW from Yaizu |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 291 km NNW from Yaizu |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 291 km NW from Yaizu |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 150 km SW from Yaizu |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 214 km ENE from Yaizu |
| Jul 7, 2018 20:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 213 km E from Yaizu |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 243 km SW from Yaizu |
| Oct 7, 2021 22:41 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 177 km ENE from Yaizu |
| Dec 28, 2016 21:38 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 293 km NE from Yaizu |
| Jun 25, 2020 04:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 259 km ENE from Yaizu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Yaizu
Nearest earthquakes from Yaizu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yaizu, Shizuoka. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2018 21:18 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 13 km ENE from Yaizu |
| Sep 25, 2017 20:54 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 17 km E from Yaizu |
| Mar 31, 2021 03:08 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 22 km NE from Yaizu |
| Sep 8, 2015 20:22 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 22 km SSE from Yaizu |
| Oct 2, 2019 02:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 22 km WNW from Yaizu |
| Feb 8, 2019 06:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 31 km N from Yaizu |
| Jul 29, 2022 23:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 30 km S from Yaizu |
| May 31, 2024 01:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 38 km W from Yaizu |
| Apr 24, 2017 22:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 40 km W from Yaizu |
| Sep 1, 2015 00:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 40 km SSW from Yaizu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Yaizu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yaizu.
When was the last earthquake in Yaizu, Shizuoka?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yaizu on the night of March 28, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 186km east-northeast of Yaizu at a depth of 52km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yaizu, Shizuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yaizu, Shizuoka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yaizu on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 295km southwest of Yaizu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yaizu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yaizu, Shizuoka?
In the past 10 years, 1547 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yaizu. This averages to 155 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
