Latest earthquakes near Toyama, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Toyama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Toyama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Toyama (also known as 富山県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Toyama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Toyama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Toyama and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Toyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 957 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Toyama, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 95 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Toyama roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Toyama in 2024. A total of 295 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Toyama that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Toyama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Toyama 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 | 899 | 93.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 5.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Toyama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Toyama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) north of Toyama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Toyama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 249 kilometers (155 mi) north of Toyama. It is the strongest earthquake near Toyama 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 Toyama, 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 Toyama.
Earthquakes by city in Toyama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Toyama, Japan.
Use this regional Toyama earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Himimachi, Nanto-shi, Uozu, Kurobe-shi, Nishishinminato, Namerikawa, Nyūzen, Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka, Kamiichi and Fukumitsu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Toyama.
When was the last earthquake in Toyama, Japan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Toyama on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 6km north-northwest of Takaoka at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Toyama, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Toyama, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Toyama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Toyama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Toyama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Toyama, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 957 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Toyama. This averages to 96 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
