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.
Nov 20, 2023 06:01AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Oct 7, 2023 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Sep 19, 2023 04:33AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Sendai (Japan).
Sep 8, 2023 06:28PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Ōfunato (Japan) on Friday Evening.
Aug 25, 2023 07:48AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 185km from Morioka (Japan).
Aug 11, 2023 09:14AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 131km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Yamagata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2975 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 297 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 2014. A total of 412 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamagata that year. The strongest had a 6.5 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 | 2737 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 221 | 7.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 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 Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) east-southeast of Yamagata, at a depth of 41 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) east-southeast of Yamagata. It is the strongest earthquake near Yamagata in the past 123 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yamagata.
When was the last earthquake in Yamagata, Japan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamagata on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 153km south-southeast of Yamagata at a depth of 90km under land. 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, 2975 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamagata. This averages to 298 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
