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Latest earthquakes near Ōme, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ōme, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ōme? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ōme (also known as 青梅), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ōme Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ōme. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ōme 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).
Ōme Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2386 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ōme, Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 238 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ōme roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ōme in 2024. A total of 401 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōme that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ōme in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ōme 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 | 2190 | 91.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 186 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ōme
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ōme occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-west of Ōme, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ōme in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 57 kilometers (35 mi) north-west of Ōme. It is the strongest earthquake near Ōme 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 Ōme, 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 Ōme.
Nearest earthquakes from Ōme
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ōme, 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 Ōme.
When was the last earthquake in Ōme, Tokyo?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōme on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 272km west-northwest of Ōme at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ōme, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ōme, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōme on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 57km south of Ōme at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ōme since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ōme, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2386 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōme. This averages to 239 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
