Latest earthquakes near Tokyo, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tokyo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tokyo (also known as 東京都), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Oct 15, 2023 06:13PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 251km from Chiba (Japan).
Sep 19, 2023 04:33AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Sendai (Japan).
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 22, 2023 04:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 100km from Yokosuka (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
May 15, 2023 01:22AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea 198km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
May 14, 2023 11:03PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Philippine Sea 195km from Shizuoka (Japan) on Sunday Evening.
Tokyo Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
Earthquakes by city in Tokyo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tokyo, Japan.
- Chōfu (調布ヶ丘)
- Hachiōji (八王子)
- Higashimurayama (東村山市)
- Hino (日野)
- Kamirenjaku (かみれんじゃく)
- Kokubunji (国分寺)
- Machida (町田)
- Musashino (武蔵野)
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi (西東京市)
- Tama (多摩)
- Tokyo (東京)
- Urayasu (浦安市)
- Ōme (青梅)
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.
