Latest earthquakes near Nishio, Aichi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nishio, Aichi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nishio? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nishio (also known as 西尾), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nishio Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nishio. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nishio and elsewhere.
Nov 1, 2023 07:34AM
M4.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Minato (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 21, 2023 08:33AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 11, 2023 01:20AM
M4.5 Earthquake hit near Gobō in Japan on Sunday Night.
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 22, 2023 04:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 100km from Yokosuka (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
May 15, 2023 01:22AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea 198km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Nishio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 862 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nishio, Aichi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nishio roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nishio in 2023. A total of 107 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nishio that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nishio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nishio 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 | 799 | 92.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 6.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nishio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nishio occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) south of Nishio, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nishio in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 221 kilometers (137 mi) south of Nishio. It is the strongest earthquake near Nishio in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nishio, 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 Nishio.
Nearest earthquakes from Nishio
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nishio, 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 Nishio.
When was the last earthquake in Nishio, Aichi?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nishio on the night of November 28, 2023 at 05:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 71km south-east of Nishio at a depth of 300km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nishio, Aichi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nishio, Aichi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nishio on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 221km south-southwest of Nishio at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nishio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nishio, Aichi?
In the past 10 years, 862 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nishio. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
