Latest earthquakes near Tochigi, Japan today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 90 km ENE
from Utsunomiya
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 120 km NW
from Utsunomiya
Dec 2, 2023 17:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 288 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Dec 1, 2023 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 231 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 26 km S
from Oyama
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 173 km SSE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 276 km SW
from Ashikaga
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 210 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 26, 2023 10:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 287 km ENE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 73 km E
from Utsunomiya
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 62 km E
from Utsunomiya
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 110 km E
from Utsunomiya
Nov 23, 2023 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 240 km N
from Utsunomiya
Nov 21, 2023 06:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 241 km ENE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 18, 2023 10:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 285 km SSE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 18, 2023 07:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 291 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 71 km ESE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 18, 2023 01:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 286 km NE
from Nasushiobara
Nov 16, 2023 13:47
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 287 km NE
from Nasushiobara
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 123 km ENE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 16, 2023 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 249 km SSW
from Utsunomiya
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 178 km SSW
from Ashikaga
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 171 km ENE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 252 km WNW
from Utsunomiya
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 90 km S
from Ashikaga

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tochigi

Recent Tochigi Earthquake News

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Tochigi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
308 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 3085 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 308 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 2016. A total of 427 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tochigi that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tochigi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tochigi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2847 92.29%
Mag. 5 222 7.2%
Mag. 6 13 0.42%
Mag. 7 3 0.1%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tochigi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tochigi occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) north-east of Utsunomiya, at a depth of 41 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) north-east of Utsunomiya. It is the strongest earthquake near Tochigi in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Tochigi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 197 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 212 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 261 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 162 km NE
from Utsunomiya
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 236 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 234 km ENE
from Utsunomiya
Jun 18, 2019 22:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 233 km N
from Utsunomiya
Aug 4, 2019 19:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 202 km NE
from Utsunomiya
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 178 km W
from Utsunomiya
Sep 23, 2016 09:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 283 km SE
from Utsunomiya

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tochigi

Earthquakes by city in Tochigi

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Tochigi, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tochigi on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 90km east-northeast of Utsunomiya at a depth of 90km under land. 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, 3085 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tochigi. This averages to 309 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.