Latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yamaguchi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yamaguchi (also known as 山口県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yamaguchi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yamaguchi and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Yamaguchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yamaguchi, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yamaguchi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yamaguchi in 2016. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamaguchi that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yamaguchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yamaguchi 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 | 370 | 86.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 11.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yamaguchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yamaguchi occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-southeast of Shimonoseki, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yamaguchi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-southeast of Shimonoseki. It is the strongest earthquake near Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi, 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 Yamaguchi.
Earthquakes by city in Yamaguchi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Use this regional Yamaguchi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kudamatsu, Hikari, Onoda, Hagi, Yanai, Ogōri-shimogō and Nagato.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi.
When was the last earthquake in Yamaguchi, Japan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamaguchi on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 18:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north-east of Iwakuni at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yamaguchi, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamaguchi on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south-southeast of Shimonoseki at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yamaguchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yamaguchi, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamaguchi. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
