Latest earthquakes near Yonago, Tottori today
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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.
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Yonago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 177 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 17 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 167 | 94.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.13% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yonago
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 Sep 10, 1943 17:37, 61 kilometers (38 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yonago.
When was the last earthquake in Yonago, Tottori?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yonago on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 195km south-southeast of Yonago at a depth of 30km under land. 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 afternoon of September 10, 1943 at 17:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 61km east of Yonago at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 177 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 21 days.
