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.
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 28, 2026 12:24AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 179km from Morioka (Japan) on Saturday Night.
Mar 26, 2026 11:18PM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Mar 14, 2026 04:55AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 193km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 10, 2026 12:45AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck near Hakodate in Japan.
Mar 8, 2026 10:17PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 8, 2026 10:08PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 FORESHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 178km from Morioka (Japan).
Sakata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2209 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 220 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 | 2049 | 92.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 144 | 6.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.54% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sakata.
When was the last earthquake in Sakata, Yamagata?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakata on the evening of April 6, 2026 at 23:21 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-east of Sakata at a depth of 10km 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, 2209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakata. This averages to 221 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
