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Extreme

earthquake Earthquake Risk in Tokyo, Japan

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 8

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Tokyo based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
  • Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
  • Located in a seismically active region

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.2 - 3km W of Koshigaya, Japan (2016-09-13)

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 3
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 8
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 8
10
Risk: 9Historical: 10

How Tokyo Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Tokyo

Earthquake - 5.2 - 3km W of Koshigaya, Japan

September 12, 2016 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.3 - 2km NNW of Hasuda, Japan

May 24, 2015 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

5 - 11km S of Funabashi, Japan

November 27, 2013 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.3 - 15km W of Ichihara, Japan

September 10, 2015 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

5.1 - near the south coast of Honshu, Japan

November 2, 2011 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
  • 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
  • 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
  • 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
  • 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly

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