Latest earthquakes near Ashikaga, Tochigi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ashikaga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ashikaga (also known as 足利), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ashikaga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ashikaga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ashikaga and elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2025 06:44PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 173km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 21, 2025 03:58PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 167km from Chiba (Japan) on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Nov 9, 2025 05:03PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M6.8 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan).
Ashikaga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2641 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ashikaga, Tochigi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 264 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ashikaga roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ashikaga in 2024. A total of 425 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ashikaga 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 Ashikaga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ashikaga 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 | 2437 | 92.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 189 | 7.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ashikaga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ashikaga occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) west-northwest of Ashikaga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ashikaga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 118 kilometers (73 mi) west-northwest of Ashikaga. It is the strongest earthquake near Ashikaga 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 Ashikaga, Tochigi 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 Ashikaga.
Nearest earthquakes from Ashikaga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ashikaga, Tochigi. 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 Ashikaga.
When was the last earthquake in Ashikaga, Tochigi?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashikaga on the afternoon of January 5, 2026 at 12:27 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 153km east-northeast of Ashikaga at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ashikaga, Tochigi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ashikaga, Tochigi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashikaga on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south of Ashikaga at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ashikaga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ashikaga, Tochigi?
In the past 10 years, 2641 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ashikaga. This averages to 264 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
