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.
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.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Yaizu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1534 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 153 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 | 1424 | 92.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 105 | 6.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yaizu.
When was the last earthquake in Yaizu, Shizuoka?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yaizu on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 164km east of Yaizu at a depth of 30km 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, 1534 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yaizu. This averages to 153 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
