Latest earthquakes near Seto, Aichi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Seto, Aichi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Seto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Seto (also known as 瀬戸), it will show up within minutes.
Seto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Seto, Aichi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 114 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Seto roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Seto in 2024. A total of 303 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Seto 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 Seto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Seto 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 | 1065 | 93.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 5.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Seto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Seto occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) north of Seto, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Seto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 259 kilometers (161 mi) north of Seto. It is the strongest earthquake near Seto 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 Seto, 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 Seto.
Nearest earthquakes from Seto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Seto, 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 Seto.
When was the last earthquake in Seto, Aichi?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Seto on the afternoon of June 19, 2025 at 16:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south-east of Seto at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Seto, Aichi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Seto, Aichi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Seto on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south-southwest of Seto at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Seto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Seto, Aichi?
In the past 10 years, 1140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Seto. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
