Latest earthquakes near Nasushiobara, Tochigi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nasushiobara, Tochigi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nasushiobara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nasushiobara (also known as 那須塩原), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nasushiobara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nasushiobara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nasushiobara and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
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).
Nov 9, 2025 05:03PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M6.8 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan).
Nasushiobara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2851 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nasushiobara, Tochigi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 285 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nasushiobara roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nasushiobara in 2024. A total of 406 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nasushiobara 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 Nasushiobara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nasushiobara 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 | 2635 | 92.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 6.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nasushiobara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nasushiobara occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) west-northwest of Nasushiobara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nasushiobara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 251 kilometers (156 mi) west-northwest of Nasushiobara. It is the strongest earthquake near Nasushiobara 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 Nasushiobara, 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 Nasushiobara.
Nearest earthquakes from Nasushiobara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nasushiobara, 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 Nasushiobara.
When was the last earthquake in Nasushiobara, Tochigi?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nasushiobara on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south of Nasushiobara at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nasushiobara, Tochigi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nasushiobara, Tochigi?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nasushiobara on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 251km north-east of Nasushiobara at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nasushiobara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nasushiobara, Tochigi?
In the past 10 years, 2851 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nasushiobara. This averages to 285 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
