Latest earthquakes near Kagawa, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kagawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kagawa (also known as 香川県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kagawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kagawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kagawa and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a Strong M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kagawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kagawa, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kagawa roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kagawa in 2022. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kagawa that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kagawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kagawa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 257 | 92.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kagawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kagawa occurred on Jan 22, 2022 01:08 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-west of Takamatsu, at a depth of 39 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kagawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 218 kilometers (135 mi) south-west of Takamatsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Kagawa in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kagawa, Japan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kagawa.
Earthquakes by city in Kagawa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kagawa, Japan.
Use this regional Kagawa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Marugame, Sakaidechō, Kan’onjichō, Tadotsu, Shido and Utazu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kagawa.
When was the last earthquake in Kagawa, Japan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagawa on the night of May 9, 2024 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west-southwest of Takamatsu at a depth of 105km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kagawa, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kagawa, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagawa on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-east of Takamatsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kagawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kagawa, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kagawa. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
