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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 137 km N from Kōfu |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 294 km E from Kōfu |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 286 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 200 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 176 km N from Kōfu |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 233 km NW from Kōfu |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 242 km W from Kōfu |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 243 km NNW from Kōfu |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 205 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 259 km NNE from Kōfu |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 251 km NW from Kōfu |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 219 km NE from Kōfu |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 139 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 96 km NNE from Kōfu |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 306 km SW from Kōfu |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 163 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 245 km NW from Kōfu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 299 km W from Kōfu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 242 km NW from Kōfu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yamanashi
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.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Yamanashi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1879 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 187 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 | 1738 | 92.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 135 | 7.18% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 233 km NNW from Kōfu |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 238 km NNW from Kōfu |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 230 km NW from Kōfu |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 236 km SSW from Kōfu |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 178 km E from Kōfu |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 244 km NW from Kōfu |
| Jun 25, 2020 04:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 228 km E from Kōfu |
| Dec 28, 2016 21:38 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 214 km NE from Kōfu |
| Jan 9, 2024 17:59 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 254 km NNW from Kōfu |
| Jul 7, 2018 20:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 198 km ESE from Kōfu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamanashi on the morning of March 24, 2025 at 11:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 137km north of Kōfu at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 1879 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamanashi. This averages to 188 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
