Latest earthquakes near Kokubunji, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kokubunji? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kokubunji (also known as 国分寺), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kokubunji Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kokubunji. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kokubunji and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Kokubunji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2518 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kokubunji, 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 Kokubunji roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kokubunji in 2016. A total of 399 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kokubunji 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 Kokubunji in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kokubunji 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 | 2315 | 91.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 193 | 7.66% |
| 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 Kokubunji
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kokubunji occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-west of Kokubunji, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kokubunji in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 49 kilometers (30 mi) north-west of Kokubunji. It is the strongest earthquake near Kokubunji 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 Kokubunji, 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 Kokubunji.
Nearest earthquakes from Kokubunji
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kokubunji, 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 Kokubunji.
When was the last earthquake in Kokubunji, Tokyo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kokubunji on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 88km south-east of Kokubunji at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kokubunji, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kokubunji, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kokubunji on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 49km south-southwest of Kokubunji at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kokubunji since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kokubunji, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2518 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kokubunji. This averages to 252 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
