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Latest earthquakes near Tama, Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tama, Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tama (also known as 多摩), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tama 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).
Tama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2459 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tama, Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 245 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tama in 2016. A total of 397 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tama 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 Tama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tama 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 | 2262 | 91.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 188 | 7.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-west of Tama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 43 kilometers (27 mi) north-west of Tama. It is the strongest earthquake near Tama 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 Tama, 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 Tama.
Nearest earthquakes from Tama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tama, 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 Tama.
When was the last earthquake in Tama, Tokyo?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tama on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west-northwest of Tama at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tama, Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tama, Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 43km south-southwest of Tama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tama, Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2459 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tama. This averages to 246 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
