Over the past 30 days, Japan has recorded 46 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 43 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 37 shallow (<70 km), 6 intermediate (70–300 km), 3 deep-focus (>300 km). 18 of the epicenters were offshore. 3 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 110 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 6.8 km to 484.8 km. All 46 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 6.7 event near 44 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan at 42.0 km depth, which drew 95 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.7 near Izu Islands, Japan region, trails by 1.0 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Izu Islands, Japan region.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-06-08 22:26:23 UTC | 4.4mb | 87 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan 37.660°, 141.973° | 44.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 87 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan on June 8, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The event originated approximately 44.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.660°, 141.973°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-06-07 13:36:50 UTC | 4.6mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 30.668°, 141.971° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place in the Izu Islands, Japan region on June 7, 2026 at 13:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 30.668°, 141.971°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-06-06 20:02:41 UTC | 4.4mb | 133 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.279°, 143.480° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 133 km E of Yamada, Japan, logged at 20:02 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.279°N, 143.480°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-06-06 18:52:28 UTC | 4.7mb | 44 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.288°, 142.281° | 47.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 44 km ENE of Noda, Japan at 18:52 UTC on June 6, 2026. At a depth of 47.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.288°, 142.281°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-06-06 11:29:17 UTC | 4.6mb | 200 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan 33.315°, 140.704° | 74.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 200 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan, logged at 11:29 UTC. At a depth of 74.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 33.315°, 140.704°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-06-06 02:25:35 UTC | 4.4mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 30.628°, 140.586° | 121.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 6, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck in the Izu Islands, Japan region. The hypocenter lay at 121.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 30.628°, 140.586°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-06-05 22:24:14 UTC | 4.7mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 31.602°, 141.676° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected in the Izu Islands, Japan region on June 5, 2026, with origin time 22:24 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 31.602°, 141.676°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-06-04 17:44:45 UTC | 4.7mb | 144 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.826°, 143.615° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 144 km E of Miyako, Japan came in on June 4, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.826°N, 143.615°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-02 2026-06-02 08:09:47 UTC | 4.3mb | 109 km ENE of Miyako, Japan 39.850°, 143.188° | 43.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 109 km ENE of Miyako, Japan on June 2, 2026, with origin time 08:09 UTC. The event originated approximately 43.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.850°, 143.188°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 15:51:25 UTC | 4.3mb | 9 km E of Asakawa, Japan 37.073°, 140.517° | 53.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 9 km E of Asakawa, Japan came in on June 1, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 53.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.073°, 140.517°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 13:30:57 UTC | 4.3mb | 69 km ESE of Yamada, Japan 39.330°, 142.735° | 44.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 69 km ESE of Yamada, Japan on June 1, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 44.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.330°N, 142.735°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 03:58:03 UTC | 4.4mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 30.688°, 141.869° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Izu Islands, Japan region on June 1, 2026 at 03:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 30.688°, 141.869°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 03:34:30 UTC | 5.7mww | Izu Islands, Japan region 30.716°, 141.748° | 11.0 km | - | II | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded in the Izu Islands, Japan region on June 1, 2026 at 03:34 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.9 — considered weak. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 11.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 30.716°N, 141.748°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-31 2026-05-31 20:54:41 UTC | 4.4mwr | 27 km N of Jōetsu, Japan 37.394°, 138.199° | 34.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 27 km N of Jōetsu, Japan with origin time 20:54 UTC on May 31, 2026. The event originated approximately 34.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 37.394°N, 138.199°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-31 2026-05-31 12:36:46 UTC | 4.3mb | 52 km ENE of Kuji, Japan 40.351°, 142.348° | 44.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 52 km ENE of Kuji, Japan, logged at 12:36 UTC. At a depth of 44.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.351°, 142.348°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-31 2026-05-31 10:58:53 UTC | 4.2mb | 36 km NE of Kuji, Japan 40.377°, 142.121° | 58.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 10:58 UTC on May 31, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 36 km NE of Kuji, Japan. The event originated approximately 58.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.377°N, 142.121°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 08:53:53 UTC | 4.2mb | 15 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan 39.044°, 141.893° | 61.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 15 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan at 08:53 UTC on May 29, 2026. Coming 61 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 61.9 km depth. Coordinates: 39.044°, 141.893°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-27 2026-05-27 11:49:28 UTC | 4.6mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 31.375°, 140.696° | 65.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 27, 2026 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in the Izu Islands, Japan region. The event originated approximately 65.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 31.375°N, 140.696°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-27 2026-05-27 07:38:53 UTC | 4.6mb | 84 km SSE of Hiroo, Japan 41.578°, 143.680° | 38.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 84 km SSE of Hiroo, Japan on May 27, 2026 at 07:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 38.5 km depth. Coordinates: 41.578°, 143.680°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 21:46:59 UTC | 4.0mb | 75 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.247°, 142.686° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:46 UTC on May 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 75 km ENE of Noda, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 40.247°, 142.686°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 20:21:01 UTC | 4.5mb | 31 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan 38.877°, 141.978° | 62.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:21 UTC on May 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 31 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan. The event originated approximately 62.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.877°, 141.978°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 08:14:48 UTC | 4.8mb | 50 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.244°, 142.387° | 49.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 25, 2026, Japan registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 50 km ENE of Noda, Japan at 08:14 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 49.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 40.244°, 142.387°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 18:00:57 UTC | 4.0mb | 3 km W of Fussa, Japan 35.741°, 139.281° | 148.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 3 km W of Fussa, Japan at 18:00 UTC on May 24, 2026. At a depth of 148.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 35.741°, 139.281°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 06:08:27 UTC | 4.2mb | 11 km NNE of Ōmiya, Japan 36.644°, 140.460° | 65.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 11 km NNE of Ōmiya, Japan on May 24, 2026, with origin time 06:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 65.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 36.644°, 140.460°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-23 2026-05-23 03:34:21 UTC | 4.3mb | 221 km SE of Katsuura, Japan 33.827°, 142.125° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 23, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 221 km SE of Katsuura, Japan. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 33.827°, 142.125°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-22 2026-05-22 16:53:58 UTC | 4.6mb | 42 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.288°, 142.253° | 62.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 42 km ENE of Noda, Japan with origin time 16:53 UTC on May 22, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 62.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 40.288°, 142.253°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 01:06:33 UTC | 4.2mb | 49 km SE of Shima, Japan 34.060°, 137.257° | 329.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 49 km SE of Shima, Japan came in on May 21, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. At 329.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 34.060°N, 137.257°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-20 2026-05-20 21:27:25 UTC | 4.2mb | 69 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan 36.375°, 141.376° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 69 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan on May 20, 2026 at 21:27 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.375°, 141.376°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:11:56 UTC | 4.5mb | 25 km NW of Takayama, Japan 36.315°, 137.077° | 262.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 25 km NW of Takayama, Japan at 23:11 UTC on May 19, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 262.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 36.315°, 137.077°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 10:23:35 UTC | 4.5mb | 91 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan 40.883°, 142.452° | 70.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 91 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan on May 19, 2026, with origin time 10:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 70.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 40.883°N, 142.452°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
44 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan
2026-05-15
97 km ENE of Miyako, Japan
2026-04-20
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Japan sits at the intersection of four tectonic plates and experiences thousands of earthquakes annually. The country has developed some of the world's most advanced earthquake engineering and early warning systems.
In 2026, Japan has recorded 367 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Japan in 2026 was a magnitude 7.4 event near Miyako, Japan. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 46 in the last 30 days.
Japan sits at the intersection of four tectonic plates and experiences thousands of earthquakes annually. The country has developed some of the world's most advanced earthquake engineering and early warning systems.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 46 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 6.7 event near 44 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan.
In the past 30 days, 46 earthquakes have been recorded in the Japan region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Japan area was a magnitude 6.7 event that occurred 44 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan.
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