Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Mt. Fuji, No Tsunami Threat Issued

Earthquake Strikes Near Iconic Mount Fuji

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred near Mount Fuji on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026, at approximately 8:01 p.m. local time. The tremor registered a 3 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, known as the Shindo scale, with authorities confirming no tsunami threat.

Details of the Tremor

The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 5 kilometers south of Tsuru in Yamanashi Prefecture, and about 35 kilometers southeast of Kofu, also in Yamanashi Prefecture. It struck at a shallow depth of 20 kilometers. While the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the magnitude as 4.1, Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) initially listed the quake at magnitude 3.9.

Seismic Intensity and Local Impact

The Shindo 3 intensity was felt in areas including Fuji-Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture and Yamakita in Kanagawa Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) scale, a Shindo 3 earthquake is typically felt by most people indoors, with some walking individuals noticing the shaking, and many awake. Common effects at this intensity include:

• Rattling of dishes in cupboards
• Slight swaying of power lines
• A general feeling of anxiety among those in buildings

Despite being widely felt, this level of intensity is generally not associated with significant damage or injuries.

Official Response and Tsunami Confirmation

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) promptly confirmed that there was no prediction of a tsunami following the earthquake. No reports of injuries or significant property damage have been issued by local authorities in the affected regions. The event concluded without major incident, highlighting Japan's advanced seismic monitoring and preparedness systems.