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Latest earthquakes near Utsunomiya, Tochigi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Utsunomiya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Utsunomiya (also known as うつのみや), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Utsunomiya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Utsunomiya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Utsunomiya and elsewhere.
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).
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Utsunomiya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2803 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Utsunomiya, Tochigi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 280 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Utsunomiya roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Utsunomiya in 2024. A total of 409 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Utsunomiya 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 | 2587 | 92.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 200 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Utsunomiya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Utsunomiya occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) west-northwest of Utsunomiya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Utsunomiya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-northwest of Utsunomiya. It is the strongest earthquake near Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya, 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 Utsunomiya.
Nearest earthquakes from Utsunomiya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Utsunomiya, 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 Utsunomiya.
When was the last earthquake in Utsunomiya, Tochigi?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Utsunomiya on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Utsunomiya at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Utsunomiya, Tochigi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Utsunomiya, Tochigi?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Utsunomiya, Tochigi?
In the past 10 years, 2803 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Utsunomiya. This averages to 280 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
