Latest earthquakes near Oyama, Tochigi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oyama, Tochigi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oyama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oyama (also known as 小山), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 119 km SSE from Oyama |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 242 km NE from Oyama |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 134 km WNW from Oyama |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 202 km ESE from Oyama |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 155 km ENE from Oyama |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 72 km E from Oyama |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 135 km NW from Oyama |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 294 km WNW from Oyama |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 265 km WNW from Oyama |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 75 km ENE from Oyama |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 182 km NNW from Oyama |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 89 km NE from Oyama |
| 18 days ago (Mar 10 18:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 290 km NE from Oyama |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 225 km ENE from Oyama |
| 24 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 24 km SE from Oyama |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 59 km W from Oyama |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 22:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 283 km NNE from Oyama |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 22:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 285 km NE from Oyama |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 57 km SE from Oyama |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 183 km S from Oyama |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 13:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 256 km NE from Oyama |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 163 km ENE from Oyama |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 198 km NE from Oyama |
| 36 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 122 km SW from Oyama |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 76 km NNE from Oyama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Oyama
Oyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2720 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oyama, Tochigi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 272 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oyama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oyama in 2024. A total of 404 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oyama 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 Oyama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Oyama 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 | 2498 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 206 | 7.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oyama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oyama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) west-northwest of Oyama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oyama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 121 kilometers (75 mi) west-northwest of Oyama. It is the strongest earthquake near Oyama in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oyama, 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 Oyama.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 261 km WNW from Oyama |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 223 km NE from Oyama |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 236 km NE from Oyama |
| Mar 20, 2021 18:09 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 290 km NE from Oyama |
| May 1, 2021 10:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 264 km NE from Oyama |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 186 km NE from Oyama |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 262 km N from Oyama |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 228 km NE from Oyama |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 262 km WNW from Oyama |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 264 km SE from Oyama |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Oyama
Nearest earthquakes from Oyama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oyama, Tochigi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 79 days ago (Jan 9 04:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 9 km WNW from Oyama |
| Apr 19, 2015 08:02 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 10 km ENE from Oyama |
| Jan 30, 2023 09:32 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 10 km NE from Oyama |
| Dec 17, 2024 22:11 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 12 km ESE from Oyama |
| Jul 1, 2016 06:26 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 12 km SSE from Oyama |
| Aug 30, 2020 14:37 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 12 km SSW from Oyama |
| Sep 20, 2022 05:55 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 12 km W from Oyama |
| Feb 26, 2017 05:11 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 14 km S from Oyama |
| May 5, 2022 18:42 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 16 km S from Oyama |
| 45 days ago (Feb 12 05:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 15 km SW from Oyama |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Oyama
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oyama.
When was the last earthquake in Oyama, Tochigi?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Oyama on the night of March 28, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-southeast of Oyama at a depth of 52km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oyama, Tochigi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oyama, Tochigi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Oyama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 121km south-southwest of Oyama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oyama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oyama, Tochigi?
In the past 10 years, 2720 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oyama. This averages to 272 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
