Latest earthquakes near Tochigi, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tochigi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tochigi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tochigi (also known as 栃木県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tochigi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tochigi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tochigi and elsewhere.
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 114km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Tochigi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3069 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tochigi, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 306 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tochigi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tochigi in 2024. A total of 454 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tochigi that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tochigi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tochigi 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 | 2845 | 92.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 208 | 6.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tochigi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tochigi occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) west-northwest of Utsunomiya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tochigi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-northwest of Utsunomiya. It is the strongest earthquake near Tochigi 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 Tochigi, Japan 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 Tochigi.
Earthquakes by city in Tochigi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tochigi, Japan.
Use this regional Tochigi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kanuma, Sano, Tochigi, Mooka, Imaichi, Kuroiso, Ōtawara, Mibu, Yaita, Kaminokawa, Ujiie, Tanuma, Mashiko, Karasuyama, Fujioka and Nikkō.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tochigi.
When was the last earthquake in Tochigi, Japan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tochigi on the morning of February 19, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east-northeast of Utsunomiya at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tochigi, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tochigi, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tochigi on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-east of Utsunomiya at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tochigi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tochigi, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 3069 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tochigi. This averages to 307 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
