Latest earthquakes near Yamanashi, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Yamanashi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 243 km NE
from Kōfu
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 184 km N
from Kōfu
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 122 km ENE
from Kōfu
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 178 km ESE
from Kōfu
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 169 km SSW
from Kōfu
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 213 km ENE
from Kōfu
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 202 km ENE
from Kōfu
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 242 km ENE
from Kōfu
Nov 18, 2023 10:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 295 km ESE
from Kōfu
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 196 km ENE
from Kōfu
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 273 km ENE
from Kōfu
Nov 16, 2023 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 152 km SSE
from Kōfu
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 97 km SSE
from Kōfu
Nov 12, 2023 02:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 220 km S
from Kōfu
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 233 km NNW
from Kōfu
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 80 km E
from Kōfu
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 236 km ENE
from Kōfu
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 230 km SSE
from Kōfu
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 234 km SSE
from Kōfu
Nov 5, 2023 15:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 211 km E
from Kōfu
Nov 1, 2023 03:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 122 km ENE
from Kōfu
Oct 31, 2023 23:00
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 239 km WNW
from Kōfu
Oct 29, 2023 22:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 270 km NE
from Kōfu
Oct 28, 2023 01:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 178 km ENE
from Kōfu
Oct 26, 2023 02:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 221 km E
from Kōfu

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Recent Yamanashi Earthquake News

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Yamanashi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
173 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 1734 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 173 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yamanashi roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yamanashi in 2014. A total of 217 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamanashi that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.

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

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Yamanashi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1607 92.68%
Mag. 5 122 7.04%
Mag. 6 5 0.29%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Yamanashi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.2
On Nov 22, 2014 22:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Sep 1, 1923 11:58.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yamanashi occurred on Nov 22, 2014 22:08 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 124 kilometers (77 mi) north-northwest of Kōfu, at a depth of 9 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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Yamanashi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 124 km NNW
from Kōfu
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 238 km NNW
from Kōfu
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 178 km E
from Kōfu
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 236 km SSW
from Kōfu
May 5, 2014 05:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 114 km SE
from Kōfu
Jul 7, 2018 20:23
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 198 km ESE
from Kōfu
Dec 28, 2016 21:38
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 214 km NE
from Kōfu
Jun 25, 2020 04:47
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 228 km E
from Kōfu
Oct 7, 2021 22:41
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 136 km E
from Kōfu
May 11, 2020 08:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 243 km ENE
from Kōfu

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Yamanashi

Earthquakes by city in Yamanashi

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yamanashi.

When was the last earthquake in Yamanashi, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamanashi on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-east of Kōfu at a depth of 90km 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, 1734 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamanashi. This averages to 173 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.