Latest earthquakes near Kōnan, Aichi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kōnan, Aichi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kōnan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kōnan (also known as 江南), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kōnan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kōnan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kōnan and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kōnan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 942 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kōnan, Aichi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 94 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kōnan roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kōnan in 2024. A total of 213 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kōnan 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 Kōnan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kōnan 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 | 872 | 92.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 63 | 6.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kōnan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kōnan occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north of Kōnan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kōnan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north of Kōnan. It is the strongest earthquake near Kōnan 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 Kōnan, 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 Kōnan.
Nearest earthquakes from Kōnan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kōnan, 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 Kōnan.
When was the last earthquake in Kōnan, Aichi?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōnan on the night of May 8, 2024 at 03:04 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-southeast of Kōnan at a depth of 298km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kōnan, Aichi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kōnan, Aichi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōnan on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-southwest of Kōnan at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kōnan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kōnan, Aichi?
In the past 10 years, 942 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kōnan. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
