Latest earthquakes near Kōfu, Yamanashi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kōfu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kōfu (also known as こうふ), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 30 19:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 236 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 30 14:30 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 195 km E from Kōfu |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 30 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 235 km ESE from Kōfu |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 30 08:47 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 147 km E from Kōfu |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 162 km ESE from Kōfu |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 137 km N from Kōfu |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 294 km E from Kōfu |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 286 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 200 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 176 km N from Kōfu |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 233 km NW from Kōfu |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 242 km W from Kōfu |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 243 km NNW from Kōfu |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 205 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 259 km NNE from Kōfu |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 251 km NW from Kōfu |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 219 km NE from Kōfu |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 139 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 96 km NNE from Kōfu |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 306 km SW from Kōfu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 163 km ENE from Kōfu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 238 km NW from Kōfu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kōfu
Recent Kōfu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kōfu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kōfu and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Kōfu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1882 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kōfu, Yamanashi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 188 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kōfu roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kōfu in 2024. A total of 376 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kōfu 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 Kōfu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kōfu 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 | 1741 | 92.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 135 | 7.17% |
| 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 Kōfu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kōfu 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 Kōfu 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 Kōfu 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 Kōfu, Yamanashi 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 Kōfu.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 233 km NNW from Kōfu |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 230 km NW from Kōfu |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 238 km NNW from Kōfu |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 244 km NW 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 |
| Jan 9, 2024 17:59 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 254 km NNW from Kōfu |
| Dec 28, 2016 21:38 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 214 km NE from Kōfu |
| Oct 7, 2021 22:41 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 136 km E from Kōfu |
| Jul 7, 2018 20:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 198 km ESE from Kōfu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kōfu
Nearest earthquakes from Kōfu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kōfu, Yamanashi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2020 04:51 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 8 km ENE from Kōfu |
| Dec 13, 2020 08:49 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 17 km SE from Kōfu |
| Feb 2, 2020 15:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 25 km SE from Kōfu |
| Sep 25, 2017 20:54 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 36 km WNW from Kōfu |
| Oct 23, 2021 15:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 35 km ESE from Kōfu |
| Jan 9, 2019 09:01 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 36 km NNE from Kōfu |
| 38 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 37 km SE from Kōfu |
| Sep 1, 2024 11:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 38 km ESE from Kōfu |
| Jun 3, 2016 11:55 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 41 km W from Kōfu |
| Oct 25, 2015 17:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 41 km ESE from Kōfu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kōfu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kōfu.
When was the last earthquake in Kōfu, Yamanashi?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōfu on the evening of March 30, 2025 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 236km east-northeast of Kōfu at a depth of 40km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kōfu, Yamanashi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kōfu, Yamanashi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōfu 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 Kōfu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kōfu, Yamanashi?
In the past 10 years, 1882 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kōfu. This averages to 188 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
