Latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 18, 2025 21:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 224 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Jun 11, 2025 04:48
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 242 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Jun 9, 2025 06:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 59 km NNW
from Yamaguchi
Jun 3, 2025 20:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 89 km SSE
from Tokuyama
May 31, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 258 km ESE
from Iwakuni
May 28, 2025 00:17
(Tokyo)
M 2.0 214 km NW
from Shimonoseki
May 7, 2025 23:08
(Tokyo)
M 2.5 265 km NW
from Shimonoseki
May 7, 2025 19:55
(Tokyo)
M 2.0 265 km NW
from Shimonoseki
Apr 28, 2025 16:54
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 164 km S
from Shimonoseki
Apr 26, 2025 12:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 166 km SSW
from Shimonoseki
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 87 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 125 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Apr 6, 2025 02:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 297 km S
from Shimonoseki
Apr 2, 2025 23:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 335 km S
from Shimonoseki
Mar 18, 2025 17:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 164 km S
from Shimonoseki
Mar 18, 2025 05:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 166 km S
from Shimonoseki
Mar 13, 2025 00:40
(Tokyo)
M 2.2 207 km NNW
from Shimonoseki
Feb 28, 2025 15:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 146 km ESE
from Iwakuni
Feb 26, 2025 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 388 km E
from Iwakuni
Feb 21, 2025 17:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 274 km E
from Iwakuni
Feb 19, 2025 19:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 269 km S
from Shimonoseki
Feb 17, 2025 12:58
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 140 km S
from Shimonoseki
Jan 27, 2025 14:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 251 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Jan 21, 2025 22:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 278 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Jan 17, 2025 20:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 235 km SSE
from Shimonoseki

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yamaguchi

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.

Yamaguchi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
41 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Jun 18, 2025 21:30

Average

A total of 415 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 41 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Yamaguchi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Yamaguchi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 359 86.51%
Mag. 5 47 11.33%
Mag. 6 7 1.69%
Mag. 7 2 0.48%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Yamaguchi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 8, 2024 16:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Nov 19, 1941 01:46.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Yamaguchi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 249 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 130 km S
from Shimonoseki
Jan 13, 2025 21:19
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 242 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Jan 22, 2022 01:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 169 km SE
from Shimonoseki
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 152 km ESE
from Shimonoseki
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 198 km NE
from Iwakuni
May 10, 2019 08:48
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 256 km SSE
from Shimonoseki
Apr 14, 2016 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 131 km S
from Shimonoseki
Apr 15, 2016 00:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 141 km S
from Shimonoseki
Apr 16, 2016 01:45
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 115 km S
from Shimonoseki

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamaguchi on the evening of June 18, 2025 at 21:30 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south-southeast of Shimonoseki at a depth of 42km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 415 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamaguchi. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.