Latest earthquakes near Kariya, Aichi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kariya, Aichi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kariya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kariya (also known as 刈谷), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kariya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kariya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kariya and elsewhere.
May 2, 2026 06:28PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit near Sakai in Japan on Saturday Evening.
Kariya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1020 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kariya, Aichi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 102 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kariya roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kariya in 2024. A total of 246 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kariya 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 Kariya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kariya 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 | 947 | 92.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 6.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kariya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kariya occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north of Kariya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kariya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 229 kilometers (142 mi) north of Kariya. It is the strongest earthquake near Kariya in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kariya, 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 Kariya.
Nearest earthquakes from Kariya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kariya, 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 Kariya.
When was the last earthquake in Kariya, Aichi?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kariya on the morning of June 6, 2026 at 10:20 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 20km east of Kariya at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kariya, Aichi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kariya, Aichi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kariya on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-southwest of Kariya at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kariya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kariya, Aichi?
In the past 10 years, 1020 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kariya. This averages to 102 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
