Latest earthquakes near Tottori 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), 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.
May 2, 2026 06:28PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck near Minato in Japan.
Tottori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 311 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tottori in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 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 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tottori that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 | 292 | 93.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 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 Jan 1, 2024 16:18 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-east of Tottori, at a depth of 10 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) north-east 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Tottori
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tottori. 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 Tottori.
When was the last earthquake in Tottori?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tottori on the afternoon of May 5, 2026 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 294km southwest of Tottori at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tottori in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tottori?
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?
In the past 10 years, 311 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tottori. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
