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Latest earthquakes near Yamagata 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), 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.
May 15, 2026 08:22PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Kamaishi (Japan).
May 5, 2026 08:54AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 144km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 22, 2026 09:01AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 157km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 22, 2026 03:44AM
Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 154km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 21, 2026 02:29PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 186km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 20, 2026 09:56PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 187km from Morioka (Japan).
Yamagata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yamagata in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 288 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 377 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 | 2649 | 91.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 214 | 7.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Yamagata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Yamagata.
When was the last earthquake in Yamagata?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamagata on the evening of May 15, 2026 at 20:22 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 180km north-east of Yamagata at a depth of 44km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yamagata in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yamagata?
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?
In the past 10 years, 2884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamagata. This averages to 288 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
