Earthquakes in Japan today
Earthquakes in Japan and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Japan since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 1,249 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Japan. The strongest was magnitude 9.1 (March 11, 2011). In the last 10 years there were 1,017 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 102 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M7.6, December 8, 2025.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2011 | 9.1 | 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan | 29 km |
| March 2, 1933 | 8.4 | 1933 Sanriku (Sanriku-oki) Earthquake, Japan | 15 km |
| December 20, 1946 | 8.3 | 68 km S of Shing?, Japan | 15 km |
| August 11, 1969 | 8.2 | 1969 Hokkaido Toho-oki Earthquake | 29 km |
| September 1, 1923 | 8.0 | 5 km SSE of ?iso, Japan | 15 km |
| March 20, 1960 | 8.0 | 113 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | 15 km |
| November 2, 1931 | 7.9 | 58 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan | 35 km |
| March 9, 1931 | 7.9 | 78 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | 35 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Japan today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Japan?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 9.1, on March 11, 2011.
How often are there earthquakes in Japan?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 1,017 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 102 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.