Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Nikko
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Nikko, Tochigi, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 80 km (50 mi) S of Nikko, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year30
- Last 5 years139
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Nikko
59 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nikko in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Nikko
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of Funaishikawa, Japan | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nikko, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nikko today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Nikko in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Nikko?
Over the last five years there were 139 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nikko, an average of 28 a year. 30 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Nikko in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Jun 16, 2026, 10:46 UTC, 65 km (40 mi) S of Nikko, at a depth of 64 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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