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.
Recent Oyama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oyama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oyama and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 45mi from Japan.
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Oyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2840 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 284 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oyama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oyama in 2016. A total of 404 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oyama that year. The strongest had a 6.9 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 | 2606 | 91.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 216 | 7.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oyama.
When was the last earthquake in Oyama, Tochigi?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Oyama on the night of May 2, 2024 at 02:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north-east of Oyama at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2840 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oyama. This averages to 284 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
