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Latest earthquakes near Tokushima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tokushima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tokushima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tokushima (also known as とくしま), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tokushima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tokushima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tokushima 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 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Tokushima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tokushima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tokushima roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tokushima in 2022. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tokushima that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tokushima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tokushima 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 | 283 | 92.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tokushima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tokushima occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) west-southwest of Tokushima, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tokushima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 162 kilometers (101 mi) west-southwest of Tokushima. It is the strongest earthquake near Tokushima 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 Tokushima 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 Tokushima.
Nearest earthquakes from Tokushima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tokushima. 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 Tokushima.
When was the last earthquake in Tokushima?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokushima on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 23:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 383km north-northeast of Tokushima at a depth of 29km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tokushima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tokushima?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokushima on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 162km south-east of Tokushima at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tokushima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tokushima?
In the past 10 years, 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tokushima. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
