Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoSep 9, 2026, 05:27
Epicenter nearby0 km from Sashiki100 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Japan
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Japan.
Updated: 08:40
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Japan
Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoSep 9, 2026, 05:58
Epicenter nearby9 km from Honmachi100 km deep
Kumamoto region, KumamotoSep 8, 2026, 20:19
Epicenter nearby0 km from Honmachi100 km deep
off the coast of KushiroSep 8, 2026, 22:15
Nearby significant earthquake48 km from Nemuro400 km deep
57 km W of Yonakuni, JapanSep 8, 2026, 22:32
Nearby significant earthquake174 km from Ishigaki51.12 km deep
Japan Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours5
Past 7 Days11
Past 30 Days75
Past 365 Days1,373
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
36
4.7
Largest Magnitude
off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture
Significant
0
2.7
Most Recent3 HR AGO
Northern Inland of Akita Prefecture
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 5Intermediate-focus 19Deep-focus 12
Filtered Statistics
36 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Japan
How often does Japan have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Japan depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Japan recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Japan with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Japan?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Japan.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 9, 2026, 08:40 UTC.
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