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.
Apr 22, 2026 09:01AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 159km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 22, 2026 03:44AM
Significant M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 170km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 21, 2026 02:29PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 195km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Apr 20, 2026 09:56PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 197km from Morioka (Japan).
Apr 20, 2026 06:49PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 182km from Morioka (Japan).
Apr 20, 2026 05:32PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 181km from Morioka (Japan).
Yamagata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2962 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 296 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 | 2725 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 219 | 7.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamagata on the evening of April 27, 2026 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 220km south 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, 2962 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamagata. This averages to 296 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
