Latest earthquakes near Higashimurayama, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Higashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Higashimurayama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Higashimurayama (also known as 東村山市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Higashimurayama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Higashimurayama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Higashimurayama and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Sendai (Japan).
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Higashimurayama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2652 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Higashimurayama, Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 265 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Higashimurayama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Higashimurayama in 2016. A total of 403 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Higashimurayama 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 Higashimurayama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Higashimurayama 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 | 2430 | 91.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 210 | 7.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Higashimurayama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Higashimurayama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-west of Higashimurayama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Higashimurayama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 55 kilometers (34 mi) north-west of Higashimurayama. It is the strongest earthquake near Higashimurayama in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Higashimurayama, 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 Higashimurayama.
Nearest earthquakes from Higashimurayama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Higashimurayama, 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 Higashimurayama.
When was the last earthquake in Higashimurayama, Tokyo?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Higashimurayama on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 13:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 131km north-east of Higashimurayama at a depth of 60km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Higashimurayama, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Higashimurayama, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Higashimurayama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 55km south of Higashimurayama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Higashimurayama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Higashimurayama, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2652 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Higashimurayama. This averages to 265 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
