Latest earthquakes near Tottori, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tottori.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 4, 2024 19:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 244 km ENE
from Tottori
Oct 23, 2024 07:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 169 km SSE
from Tottori
Oct 22, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 64 km ENE
from Tottori
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 225 km E
from Tottori
Oct 19, 2024 23:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 257 km SSW
from Yonago
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 133 km ESE
from Tottori
Oct 11, 2024 16:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 256 km NE
from Tottori
Oct 8, 2024 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 256 km NE
from Tottori
Oct 8, 2024 09:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 256 km NE
from Tottori
Sep 29, 2024 00:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 256 km NE
from Tottori
Sep 20, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 260 km SSW
from Yonago
Sep 15, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 251 km ESE
from Tottori
Sep 12, 2024 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 221 km SSW
from Yonago
Sep 8, 2024 16:04
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 215 km SSW
from Yonago
Aug 24, 2024 09:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 292 km S
from Tottori
Aug 16, 2024 22:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 106 km NNE
from Tottori
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 442 km SSW
from Yonago
Aug 4, 2024 20:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 278 km ENE
from Tottori
Jul 29, 2024 23:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 126 km S
from Yonago
Jul 25, 2024 11:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 93 km ENE
from Tottori
Jul 5, 2024 14:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 270 km NE
from Tottori
Jul 1, 2024 00:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 191 km SSE
from Tottori
Jun 24, 2024 05:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 199 km SSE
from Tottori
Jun 21, 2024 14:03
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 188 km SSW
from Yonago
Jun 20, 2024 04:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 203 km SE
from Tottori

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tottori

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.

Tottori Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
29 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Nov 4, 2024 19:21

Average

A total of 294 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 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tottori roughly every 12 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tottori in 2024. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tottori that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tottori with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tottori (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 278 94.56%
Mag. 5 13 4.42%
Mag. 6 3 1.02%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tottori

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Apr 17, 2024 23:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Dec 7, 1944 13:35.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Tottori.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 259 km SSW
from Yonago
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 299 km NE
from Tottori
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 41 km WSW
from Tottori
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 73 km WSW
from Yonago
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 148 km ESE
from Tottori
Jan 2, 2024 10:17
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 299 km NE
from Tottori
Nov 2, 2018 16:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 220 km SSE
from Tottori
Nov 19, 2016 11:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 217 km SSE
from Tottori
May 9, 2022 17:33
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 265 km ESE
from Tottori
Dec 3, 2021 09:28
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 201 km SSE
from Tottori

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tottori on the evening of November 4, 2024 at 19:21 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east-northeast of Tottori at a depth of 0km 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, 294 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tottori. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.