Latest earthquakes near Tottori, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tottori, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tottori? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tottori (also known as 鳥取県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tottori Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tottori. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tottori and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Tottori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tottori, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tottori roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tottori in 2024. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tottori that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tottori in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tottori 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 | 304 | 93.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 5.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tottori
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tottori occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-southwest of Yonago, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tottori in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-southwest of Tottori. It is the strongest earthquake near Tottori 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 Tottori, Japan 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 Tottori.
Earthquakes by city in Tottori
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tottori, Japan.
Use this regional Tottori earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kurayoshi and Sakaiminato.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tottori.
When was the last earthquake in Tottori, Japan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tottori on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 18:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 19km southwest of Yonago at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tottori, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tottori, Japan?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tottori on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-east of Tottori at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tottori since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tottori, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tottori. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
