Latest earthquakes near Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nishi-Tokyo-shi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nishi-Tokyo-shi (also known as 西東京市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nishi-Tokyo-shi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nishi-Tokyo-shi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nishi-Tokyo-shi 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).
Nishi-Tokyo-shi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2562 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nishi-Tokyo-shi, 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 Nishi-Tokyo-shi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nishi-Tokyo-shi in 2016. A total of 406 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nishi-Tokyo-shi 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 Nishi-Tokyo-shi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nishi-Tokyo-shi 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 | 2355 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 196 | 7.65% |
| 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 Nishi-Tokyo-shi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nishi-Tokyo-shi occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-west of Nishi-Tokyo-shi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nishi-Tokyo-shi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 53 kilometers (33 mi) north-west of Nishi-Tokyo-shi. It is the strongest earthquake near Nishi-Tokyo-shi 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 Nishi-Tokyo-shi, 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 Nishi-Tokyo-shi.
Nearest earthquakes from Nishi-Tokyo-shi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nishi-Tokyo-shi, 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 Nishi-Tokyo-shi.
When was the last earthquake in Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nishi-Tokyo-shi on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 86km south-east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nishi-Tokyo-shi on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 53km south-southwest of Nishi-Tokyo-shi at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nishi-Tokyo-shi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2562 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nishi-Tokyo-shi. This averages to 256 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
