Latest earthquakes near Yonago, Tottori today

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List of latest earthquakes near Yonago.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
10 days ago
(Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo)
M 5.0 349 km ENE
from Yonago
12 days ago
(Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo)
M 3.8 233 km E
from Yonago
23 days ago
(Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo)
M 4.2 280 km SE
from Yonago
23 days ago
(Mar 6 04:26 Tokyo)
M 4.2 244 km NNE
from Yonago
29 days ago
(Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo)
M 4.2 196 km S
from Yonago
31 days ago
(Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo)
M 5.8 345 km SE
from Yonago
33 days ago
(Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo)
M 3.8 179 km E
from Yonago
36 days ago
(Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo)
M 3.6 226 km SE
from Yonago
64 days ago
(Jan 23 20:25 Tokyo)
M 4.3 238 km NNE
from Yonago
74 days ago
(Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo)
M 6.8 433 km SSW
from Yonago
90 days ago
(Dec 29 01:33 Tokyo)
M 4.0 202 km SSE
from Yonago
95 days ago
(Dec 24 06:55 Tokyo)
M 4.0 146 km SW
from Yonago
Dec 16, 2024 04:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 238 km SE
from Yonago
Dec 15, 2024 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 282 km SSE
from Yonago
Dec 3, 2024 04:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 162 km S
from Yonago
Dec 1, 2024 01:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 244 km SSW
from Yonago
Nov 26, 2024 22:47
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 320 km ENE
from Yonago
Nov 16, 2024 08:29
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 223 km ESE
from Yonago
Oct 23, 2024 07:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 219 km SE
from Yonago
Oct 22, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 145 km ENE
from Yonago
Oct 19, 2024 23:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 260 km SSW
from Yonago
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 200 km ESE
from Yonago
Sep 20, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 262 km SSW
from Yonago
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

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yonago

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Recent Yonago Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yonago. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yonago and elsewhere.

Yonago Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
18 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Mar 19, 2025 13:25

Average

A total of 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yonago, Tottori in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yonago roughly every 20 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yonago in 2024. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yonago that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yonago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yonago 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 Yonago (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 173 95.05%
Mag. 5 7 3.85%
Mag. 6 2 1.1%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Yonago

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Apr 17, 2024 23:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Aug 14, 1940 00:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yonago 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 Yonago in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 1940 00:36, 111 kilometers (69 mi) south-southwest of Yonago. It is the strongest earthquake near Yonago 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 Yonago, 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 Yonago.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Yonago.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 259 km SSW
from Yonago
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 44 km E
from Yonago
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 73 km WSW
from Yonago
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 220 km ESE
from Yonago
Nov 2, 2018 16:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 257 km SE
from Yonago
Nov 19, 2016 11:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 262 km SE
from Yonago
Mar 13, 2019 13:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 228 km SE
from Yonago
Jul 17, 2021 20:49
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 245 km SW
from Yonago
Dec 3, 2021 09:28
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 239 km SE
from Yonago
Jul 1, 2016 14:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 256 km SW
from Yonago

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Nearest earthquakes from Yonago

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yonago, Tottori. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Yonago.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 21, 2016 14:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 25 km ENE
from Yonago
Oct 29, 2016 13:43
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 38 km E
from Yonago
Oct 21, 2016 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 43 km E
from Yonago
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 44 km E
from Yonago
Oct 21, 2016 14:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 48 km E
from Yonago
Aug 2, 2021 09:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 50 km SSW
from Yonago
Oct 21, 2016 14:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 52 km E
from Yonago
Oct 18, 2015 08:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 52 km E
from Yonago
Aug 28, 2020 00:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 51 km E
from Yonago
Oct 18, 2015 08:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 56 km E
from Yonago

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yonago.

When was the last earthquake in Yonago, Tottori?

A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yonago on the afternoon of March 19, 2025 at 13:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 349km east-northeast of Yonago at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yonago, Tottori in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Yonago, Tottori?

A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yonago on the night of August 14, 1940 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 111km west-northwest of Yonago at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yonago since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Yonago, Tottori?

In the past 10 years, 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yonago. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.