Latest earthquakes near Sakata, Yamagata today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sakata, Yamagata, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sakata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sakata (also known as 酒田), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 200 km SE from Sakata |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 254 km SSW from Sakata |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 248 km SSE from Sakata |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 286 km SSE from Sakata |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 207 km SSW from Sakata |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 347 km SW from Sakata |
| 10 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 212 km E from Sakata |
| 10 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 212 km E from Sakata |
| 11 days ago (Mar 17 21:57 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 223 km ENE from Sakata |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 267 km SW from Sakata |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 277 km SSE from Sakata |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 120 km SSW from Sakata |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 19:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 239 km ENE from Sakata |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 234 km SSE from Sakata |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 21:08 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 205 km E from Sakata |
| 18 days ago (Mar 10 18:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 190 km ESE from Sakata |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 16:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 254 km NE from Sakata |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 03:56 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 238 km NNW from Sakata |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 288 km SSW from Sakata |
| 27 days ago (Mar 2 04:23 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 149 km E from Sakata |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 22:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 62 km ESE from Sakata |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 22:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 206 km ESE from Sakata |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 13:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 253 km NE from Sakata |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 08:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 270 km ENE from Sakata |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 13:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 190 km ESE from Sakata |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sakata
Recent Sakata Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sakata. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sakata and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 04:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Sakata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sakata, Yamagata in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 219 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sakata roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sakata in 2022. A total of 312 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sakata 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 Sakata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sakata 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 | 2034 | 92.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 143 | 6.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sakata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sakata occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Sakata, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sakata in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 229 kilometers (142 mi) south-west of Sakata. It is the strongest earthquake near Sakata in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sakata, Yamagata 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 Sakata.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 276 km SW from Sakata |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 201 km SE from Sakata |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 213 km SE from Sakata |
| Mar 20, 2021 18:09 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 164 km ESE from Sakata |
| May 1, 2021 10:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 171 km ESE from Sakata |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 216 km SE from Sakata |
| May 13, 2015 06:12 (Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 188 km E from Sakata |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 45 km SW from Sakata |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 200 km SE from Sakata |
| Apr 20, 2020 05:39 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 186 km E from Sakata |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sakata
Nearest earthquakes from Sakata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sakata, Yamagata. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2024 09:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 28 km NNE from Sakata |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 45 km SW from Sakata |
| Jun 21, 2019 05:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 51 km SW from Sakata |
| Jul 11, 2019 16:04 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 52 km SW from Sakata |
| Nov 7, 2016 00:18 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 53 km E from Sakata |
| Jun 19, 2019 00:57 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 54 km SW from Sakata |
| Aug 18, 2019 19:06 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 54 km SW from Sakata |
| Aug 15, 2015 08:41 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 57 km E from Sakata |
| Apr 21, 2019 13:02 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 62 km ENE from Sakata |
| May 15, 2020 06:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 63 km ENE from Sakata |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sakata
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sakata.
When was the last earthquake in Sakata, Yamagata?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakata on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 08:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 200km south-east of Sakata at a depth of 64km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sakata, Yamagata in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sakata, Yamagata?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakata on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 229km east-southeast of Sakata at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sakata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sakata, Yamagata?
In the past 10 years, 2193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakata. This averages to 219 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
