Latest earthquakes near Yamagata, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Yamagata.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 23, 2024 02:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 265 km WSW
from Yamagata
Mar 22, 2024 14:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 293 km NNE
from Yamagata
Mar 21, 2024 09:08
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 255 km S
from Yamagata
Mar 18, 2024 18:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 292 km S
from Yamagata
Mar 18, 2024 03:50
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 291 km S
from Yamagata
Mar 18, 2024 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 125 km SE
from Yamagata
Mar 17, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 156 km SE
from Yamagata
Mar 15, 2024 19:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 290 km WSW
from Yamagata
Mar 15, 2024 00:14
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 143 km SSE
from Yamagata
Mar 13, 2024 20:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 147 km SSE
from Yamagata
Mar 13, 2024 10:10
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 176 km SE
from Yamagata
Mar 11, 2024 02:03
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 118 km ESE
from Yamagata
Mar 10, 2024 15:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 131 km ESE
from Yamagata
Mar 9, 2024 12:47
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 294 km SW
from Sakata
Mar 8, 2024 05:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 277 km NE
from Yamagata
Mar 8, 2024 00:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 279 km NE
from Yamagata
Mar 7, 2024 15:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 297 km SW
from Sakata
Mar 7, 2024 01:43
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 131 km ESE
from Yamagata
Mar 6, 2024 22:17
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 146 km SSE
from Yamagata
Mar 5, 2024 11:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 241 km WSW
from Yamagata
Mar 5, 2024 03:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 212 km SE
from Yamagata
Mar 2, 2024 20:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 233 km S
from Yamagata
Mar 2, 2024 18:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 127 km ESE
from Yamagata
Mar 2, 2024 03:56
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 165 km SE
from Yamagata
Mar 1, 2024 21:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 292 km NNE
from Sakata

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yamagata

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.

Yamagata Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
304 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
Mar 23, 2024 02:56

Average

A total of 3046 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 304 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yamagata roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yamagata in 2014. A total of 412 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamagata that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Yamagata (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2807 92.15%
Mag. 5 221 7.26%
Mag. 6 14 0.46%
Mag. 7 4 0.13%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Yamagata

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Yamagata.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Tokyo)
M 7.5 284 km WSW
from Yamagata
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 121 km ESE
from Yamagata
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 136 km ESE
from Yamagata
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 114 km ENE
from Yamagata
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 108 km E
from Yamagata
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 129 km SE
from Yamagata
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 163 km ENE
from Yamagata
Feb 17, 2015 08:06
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 282 km NE
from Yamagata
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 229 km SE
from Yamagata
Jun 18, 2019 22:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 45 km SW
from Sakata

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamagata on the night of March 23, 2024 at 02:56 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-southwest of Yamagata at a depth of 7km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 3046 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamagata. This averages to 305 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.