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Latest earthquakes near Yamanashi, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yamanashi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yamanashi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yamanashi (also known as 山梨県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yamanashi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yamanashi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yamanashi and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Yamanashi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1860 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yamanashi, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 186 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yamanashi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yamanashi in 2024. A total of 376 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamanashi that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yamanashi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yamanashi 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 | 1725 | 92.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 129 | 6.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yamanashi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yamanashi occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-northwest of Kōfu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yamanashi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 83 kilometers (52 mi) north-northwest of Kōfu. It is the strongest earthquake near Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi, 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 Yamanashi.
Earthquakes by city in Yamanashi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yamanashi, Japan.
Use this regional Yamanashi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Fujiyoshida, Hokuto, Ryūō, Nirasaki, Ōtsuki, Isawa, Uenohara, Fujikawaguchiko and Enzan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yamanashi.
When was the last earthquake in Yamanashi, Japan?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamanashi on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 231km northwest of Kōfu at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yamanashi, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yamanashi, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamanashi on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 83km east-southeast of Kōfu at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yamanashi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yamanashi, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 1860 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamanashi. This averages to 186 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
