Latest earthquakes near Handa, Aichi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Handa, Aichi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Handa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Handa (also known as 半田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Handa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Handa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Handa and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Handa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 922 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Handa, Aichi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 92 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Handa roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Handa in 2024. A total of 221 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Handa that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Handa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Handa 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 | 852 | 92.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 63 | 6.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Handa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Handa occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north of Handa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Handa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 217 kilometers (135 mi) north of Handa. It is the strongest earthquake near Handa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Handa, Aichi 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 Handa.
Nearest earthquakes from Handa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Handa, Aichi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Handa.
When was the last earthquake in Handa, Aichi?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Handa on the afternoon of March 6, 2025 at 12:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 159km southwest of Handa at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Handa, Aichi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Handa, Aichi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Handa on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south-southwest of Handa at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Handa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Handa, Aichi?
In the past 10 years, 922 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Handa. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
