Latest earthquakes near Okazaki, Aichi today
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Recent Okazaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Okazaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Okazaki 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.
Okazaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okazaki, Aichi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 113 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Okazaki roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Okazaki in 2024. A total of 179 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Okazaki 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 Okazaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Okazaki 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 | 1050 | 92.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 6.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Okazaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Okazaki occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) north of Okazaki, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okazaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 234 kilometers (145 mi) north of Okazaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Okazaki 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 Okazaki, 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 Okazaki.
Nearest earthquakes from Okazaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Okazaki, 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 Okazaki.
When was the last earthquake in Okazaki, Aichi?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Okazaki on the night of May 8, 2024 at 03:04 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-southeast of Okazaki at a depth of 300km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okazaki, Aichi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okazaki, Aichi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Okazaki on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 234km south-southwest of Okazaki at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okazaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okazaki, Aichi?
In the past 10 years, 1130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okazaki. This averages to 113 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
