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Latest earthquakes near Musashino, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Musashino, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Musashino? If an earthquake is happening right now near Musashino (also known as 武蔵野), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Musashino Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Musashino. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Musashino 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 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).
Musashino Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Musashino, Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 256 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Musashino roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Musashino in 2016. A total of 408 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Musashino 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 Musashino in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Musashino 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 | 2359 | 92.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 193 | 7.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Musashino
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Musashino occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-west of Musashino, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Musashino in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 52 kilometers (32 mi) north-west of Musashino. It is the strongest earthquake near Musashino 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 Musashino, 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 Musashino.
Nearest earthquakes from Musashino
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Musashino, 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 Musashino.
When was the last earthquake in Musashino, Tokyo?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Musashino on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 23:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 307km west-northwest of Musashino at a depth of 29km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Musashino, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Musashino, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Musashino on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 52km south-southwest of Musashino at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Musashino since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Musashino, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Musashino. This averages to 256 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
