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Recent Earthquakes Near Japan

Japan has had:

  • 2 earthquakes in the past 24 hours
  • 10 earthquakes in the past 7 days
  • 87 earthquakes in the past 30 days
  • 0 earthquakes in the past 365 days

The largest earthquake in Japan:

This Month

6.2 in 132 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia

This Year

7.6 in 2025 Aomori Prefecture, Japan Earthquake

Places Near Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last earthquake in Japan?

The most recent system-recorded earthquake in Japan (within our 30-day window) occurred 2/6/2026. Track every earthquake today across the globe on our main dashboard.

Is Japan seismically active?

Yes, Japan has experienced frequent seismic activity recently. Always follow local safety guidelines and updated earthquakes today reports.

Earthquake Safety in Japan

  • Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
  • If indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table.
  • If outdoors, move to an open area away from buildings.