Latest earthquakes near Chōfu, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chōfu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chōfu (also known as 調布ヶ丘), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 23 hours ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 78 km ESE from Chōfu |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 78 km ESE from Chōfu |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 167 km NW from Chōfu |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 205 km E from Chōfu |
| 5 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 216 km NE from Chōfu |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 126 km NE from Chōfu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 186 km NNW from Chōfu |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 304 km WNW from Chōfu |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 295 km NW from Chōfu |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 133 km NE from Chōfu |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 250 km N from Chōfu |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 160 km NNE from Chōfu |
| 22 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 273 km ENE from Chōfu |
| 24 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 67 km NE from Chōfu |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 88 km NNW from Chōfu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 370 km SW from Chōfu |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 80 km ENE from Chōfu |
| 32 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 122 km SSE from Chōfu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 223 km NE from Chōfu |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 265 km NE from Chōfu |
| 36 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 62 km WSW from Chōfu |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 150 km NNE from Chōfu |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 238 km NE from Chōfu |
| 43 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 379 km NE from Chōfu |
| 44 days ago (Feb 12 05:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 61 km NNE from Chōfu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chōfu
Recent Chōfu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chōfu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chōfu and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Chōfu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2535 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chōfu, Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 253 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chōfu roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chōfu in 2016. A total of 404 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chōfu 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 Chōfu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chōfu 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 | 2327 | 91.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 7.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chōfu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chōfu occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-west of Chōfu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chōfu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 47 kilometers (29 mi) north-west of Chōfu. It is the strongest earthquake near Chōfu 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 Chōfu, Tokyo 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 Chōfu.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 288 km NW from Chōfu |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 291 km NE from Chōfu |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 253 km NE from Chōfu |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 297 km NE from Chōfu |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 232 km SE from Chōfu |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 297 km NW from Chōfu |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 290 km NW from Chōfu |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 90 km E from Chōfu |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 290 km SW from Chōfu |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:34 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 291 km NE from Chōfu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chōfu
Nearest earthquakes from Chōfu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chōfu, Tokyo. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2016 20:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 10 km ESE from Chōfu |
| May 3, 2022 19:39 (Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 9 km WSW from Chōfu |
| Nov 28, 2019 21:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 10 km SW from Chōfu |
| Jul 31, 2024 01:47 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 10 km WSW from Chōfu |
| Apr 4, 2024 11:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 11 km E from Chōfu |
| May 14, 2021 18:38 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 14 km E from Chōfu |
| Nov 20, 2021 08:57 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 16 km NNW from Chōfu |
| Nov 10, 2023 10:00 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 16 km SSW from Chōfu |
| Dec 29, 2021 11:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 18 km E from Chōfu |
| Apr 16, 2017 14:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 17 km ESE from Chōfu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Chōfu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chōfu.
When was the last earthquake in Chōfu, Tokyo?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chōfu on the night of March 28, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 78km east-southeast of Chōfu at a depth of 52km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chōfu, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chōfu, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chōfu on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 47km south-southwest of Chōfu at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chōfu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chōfu, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2535 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chōfu. This averages to 254 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
