Recent Earthquakes in Japan
Japan sits where four tectonic plates meet, making it one of the most seismically active countries on the planet.
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Why Japan is seismically active
Japan records about 1,500 felt earthquakes a year and accounts for roughly 18% of the world's magnitude 6 and larger events. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake reached magnitude 9.1 and triggered a tsunami that reshaped the country's disaster planning. The interaction of the Pacific, Philippine Sea, Eurasian, and North American plates keeps the islands in constant motion.
Nearby active regions
Live data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, filtered to the Japan area for informational use only. Not an official warning service. Follow local authorities for emergencies.