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.
Aug 26, 2023 10:29PM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Seto Naikai near Hikari (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Jul 26, 2023 09:37PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Sea of Japan 120km from Matsue (Japan).
Jun 21, 2023 08:33AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 11, 2023 01:20AM
M4.5 Earthquake hit near Gobō in Japan on Sunday Night.
May 5, 2023 02:42PM
Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Toyama (Japan) on Friday Afternoon.
Tottori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Tottori, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tottori roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tottori in 2022. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tottori that year. The strongest had a 5.3 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 | 243 | 94.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 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 Mar 14, 2014 02:06 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-west of Yonago, at a depth of 79 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-west of Tottori. It is the strongest earthquake near Tottori in the past 123 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tottori.
When was the last earthquake in Tottori, Japan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tottori on the evening of September 26, 2023 at 23:13 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 120km east-southeast of Tottori 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, 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tottori. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
