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Latest earthquakes near Hachiōji, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hachiōji? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hachiōji (also known as 八王子), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hachiōji Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hachiōji. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hachiōji and elsewhere.
Nov 9, 2026 01:52PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 170km from Chiba (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
Nov 8, 2026 01:04AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Hamamatsu in Japan.
Nov 7, 2026 08:07PM
Significant M5.5 FORESHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Mito (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Nov 6, 2026 07:39PM
Unusually powerful M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 195km from Chiba (Japan).
Nov 1, 2026 07:15AM
On Sunday Morning a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Ise (Japan).
Oct 29, 2026 12:07AM
On Thursday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Asahi in Japan.
Hachiōji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hachiōji, Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 229 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hachiōji roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hachiōji in 2016. A total of 389 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hachiōji 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 Hachiōji in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hachiōji 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 | 2118 | 92.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 172 | 7.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hachiōji
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hachiōji occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-west of Hachiōji, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hachiōji in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 43 kilometers (27 mi) north-west of Hachiōji. It is the strongest earthquake near Hachiōji in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hachiōji, 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 Hachiōji.
Nearest earthquakes from Hachiōji
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hachiōji, 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 Hachiōji.
When was the last earthquake in Hachiōji, Tokyo?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hachiōji on the afternoon of November 9, 2026 at 14:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 212km north-east of Hachiōji at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hachiōji, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hachiōji, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hachiōji on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 43km south of Hachiōji at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hachiōji since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hachiōji, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hachiōji. This averages to 230 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
