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Latest earthquakes near Machida, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Machida, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Machida? If an earthquake is happening right now near Machida (also known as 町田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Machida Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Machida. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Machida 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 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (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).
Machida Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2393 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Machida, Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 239 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Machida roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Machida in 2016. A total of 397 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Machida 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 Machida in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Machida 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 | 2208 | 92.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 178 | 7.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Machida
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Machida occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Machida, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Machida in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 31 kilometers (19 mi) north-west of Machida. It is the strongest earthquake near Machida 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 Machida, 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 Machida.
Nearest earthquakes from Machida
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Machida, 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 Machida.
When was the last earthquake in Machida, Tokyo?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Machida 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 Machida at a depth of 29km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Machida, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Machida, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Machida on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 31km south-southwest of Machida at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Machida since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Machida, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2393 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Machida. This averages to 239 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
