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Latest earthquakes near Tokyo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tokyo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tokyo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tokyo (also known as 東京), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tokyo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tokyo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tokyo 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).
Tokyo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2570 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tokyo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 257 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tokyo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tokyo in 2016. A total of 414 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tokyo 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 Tokyo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tokyo 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 | 2369 | 92.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 190 | 7.39% |
| 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 Tokyo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tokyo occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Tokyo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tokyo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 56 kilometers (35 mi) north-west of Tokyo. It is the strongest earthquake near Tokyo 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 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 Tokyo.
Nearest earthquakes from Tokyo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Tokyo.
When was the last earthquake in Tokyo?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokyo on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 23:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 319km west-northwest of Tokyo at a depth of 29km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tokyo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tokyo?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokyo on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 56km southwest of Tokyo at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tokyo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tokyo?
In the past 10 years, 2570 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tokyo. This averages to 257 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
