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.
Oct 15, 2023 06:13PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 251km from Chiba (Japan).
Sep 19, 2023 04:33AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Sendai (Japan).
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 22, 2023 04:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 100km from Yokosuka (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
May 15, 2023 01:22AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea 198km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
May 14, 2023 11:03PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Philippine Sea 195km from Shizuoka (Japan) on Sunday Evening.
Machida Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2408 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 240 earthquakes per year, or 20 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 7 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 | 2212 | 91.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 189 | 7.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Nov 22, 2016 05:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) north-east of Machida, at a depth of 9 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-east of Machida. It is the strongest earthquake near Machida in the past 123 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Machida on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 194km north-east of Machida at a depth of 90km under land. 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, 2408 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Machida. This averages to 241 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
