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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.
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.
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).
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Chōfu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2513 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 251 earthquakes per year, or 20 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 | 2313 | 92.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 190 | 7.56% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chōfu.
When was the last earthquake in Chōfu, Tokyo?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chōfu on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 23:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 309km west-northwest of Chōfu at a depth of 29km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 2513 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chōfu. This averages to 251 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
