Latest earthquakes near Tokyo, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tokyo.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 167 km NE
from Tokyo
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 193 km NNW
from Tokyo
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 44 km NNE
from Tokyo
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 94 km SE
from Tokyo
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 242 km SW
from Tokyo
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 290 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 128 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 120 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 149 km ENE
from Tokyo
Nov 18, 2023 10:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 216 km SE
from Tokyo
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 106 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 191 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 16, 2023 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 150 km SSW
from Tokyo
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 99 km SW
from Machida
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 243 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 12, 2023 02:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 245 km SSW
from Tokyo
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 293 km NW
from Tokyo
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 2 km SW
from Machida
Nov 9, 2023 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 281 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 139 km ENE
from Tokyo
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 196 km S
from Machida
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 198 km S
from Machida
Nov 7, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 241 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 6, 2023 02:10
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 299 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 5, 2023 15:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 110 km E
from Tokyo

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Recent Tokyo Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tokyo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tokyo and elsewhere.

Tokyo Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
281 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 2817 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tokyo, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 281 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tokyo roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tokyo in 2016. A total of 421 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tokyo that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tokyo with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tokyo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tokyo 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tokyo (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2584 91.73%
Mag. 5 220 7.81%
Mag. 6 11 0.39%
Mag. 7 2 0.07%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tokyo

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Sep 1, 1923 11:58.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tokyo occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-east of Tokyo, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tokyo in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 31 kilometers (19 mi) north-east of Machida. It is the strongest earthquake near Tokyo in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tokyo, Japan 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 Tokyo.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Tokyo.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 281 km NE
from Tokyo
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 293 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 243 km NE
from Tokyo
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 287 km ENE
from Tokyo
Aug 4, 2019 19:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 286 km NE
from Tokyo
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 193 km WNW
from Tokyo
Sep 23, 2016 09:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 224 km SE
from Tokyo
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 297 km NW
from Tokyo
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 276 km SW
from Hachiōji
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 78 km ESE
from Tokyo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tokyo

Earthquakes by city in Tokyo

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tokyo, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tokyo.

When was the last earthquake in Tokyo, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokyo on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 167km north-east of Tokyo at a depth of 90km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tokyo, Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Tokyo, Japan?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokyo on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 31km south-southwest of Machida at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tokyo since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Tokyo, Japan?

In the past 10 years, 2817 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tokyo. This averages to 282 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.