Latest earthquakes near Yamagata, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yamagata, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yamagata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yamagata (also known as 山形県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yamagata Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yamagata. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yamagata and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 07:45PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 22, 2026 11:31PM
Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Jan 21, 2026 02:51AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Dec 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from Miyako (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 114km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Yamagata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2939 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yamagata, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 293 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yamagata roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yamagata in 2022. A total of 387 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamagata that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yamagata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yamagata 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 | 2712 | 92.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 210 | 7.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yamagata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yamagata occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) west-southwest of Yamagata, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yamagata in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 175 kilometers (109 mi) west-southwest of Yamagata. It is the strongest earthquake near Yamagata 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 Yamagata, 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 Yamagata.
Earthquakes by city in Yamagata
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yamagata, Japan.
Use this regional Yamagata earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tsuruoka, Yonezawa, Tendō, Higashine, Sagae, Shinjō, Kaminoyama, Nagai, Takahata, Shonai and Obanazawa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yamagata.
When was the last earthquake in Yamagata, Japan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamagata on the morning of February 19, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 170km south-east of Yamagata at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yamagata, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yamagata, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamagata on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east of Yamagata at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yamagata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yamagata, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2939 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamagata. This averages to 294 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
