Latest earthquakes near Ehime, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ehime.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 18, 2025 21:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 213 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Jun 11, 2025 04:48
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 214 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Jun 9, 2025 06:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 165 km NW
from Matsuyama
Jun 7, 2025 23:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 295 km NE
from Niihama
Jun 3, 2025 20:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 78 km SW
from Matsuyama
Jun 2, 2025 18:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 262 km E
from Matsuyama
Jun 2, 2025 08:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 262 km E
from Matsuyama
May 31, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 156 km ESE
from Niihama
May 21, 2025 20:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 264 km E
from Matsuyama
Apr 28, 2025 16:54
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 251 km SW
from Matsuyama
Apr 26, 2025 12:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 265 km SW
from Matsuyama
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 144 km WSW
from Matsuyama
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 174 km SW
from Matsuyama
Apr 2, 2025 23:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 339 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Mar 18, 2025 17:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 251 km SW
from Matsuyama
Mar 18, 2025 05:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 253 km SW
from Matsuyama
Mar 17, 2025 06:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 292 km NE
from Niihama
Mar 6, 2025 12:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 270 km E
from Matsuyama
Feb 28, 2025 15:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 88 km E
from Matsuyama
Feb 26, 2025 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 334 km E
from Matsuyama
Feb 24, 2025 05:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 283 km NE
from Matsuyama
Feb 21, 2025 17:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 175 km E
from Niihama
Feb 17, 2025 12:58
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 222 km SW
from Matsuyama
Jan 27, 2025 14:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 248 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Jan 21, 2025 22:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 249 km SSW
from Matsuyama

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ehime

Recent Ehime Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ehime. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ehime and elsewhere.

Ehime Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
43 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Jun 18, 2025 21:30

Average

A total of 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ehime, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ehime roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ehime in 2016. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ehime that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ehime with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ehime in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ehime 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ehime (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 386 88.13%
Mag. 5 43 9.82%
Mag. 6 7 1.6%
Mag. 7 2 0.46%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Ehime

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 8, 2024 16:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ehime occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Matsuyama, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ehime in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-southwest of Niihama. It is the strongest earthquake near Ehime 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 Ehime, Japan 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 Ehime.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Ehime.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 260 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 220 km WSW
from Matsuyama
Jan 13, 2025 21:19
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 250 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Jan 22, 2022 01:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 141 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 75 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 196 km NNE
from Matsuyama
Apr 14, 2016 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 224 km WSW
from Matsuyama
May 10, 2019 08:48
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 245 km SSW
from Matsuyama
Apr 15, 2016 00:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 229 km SW
from Matsuyama
Apr 16, 2016 01:45
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 208 km WSW
from Matsuyama

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ehime

Earthquakes by city in Ehime

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ehime, Japan.

Use this regional Ehime earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Uwajima, Saijō, Ōzu, Kawanoechō, Iyo, Masaki-chō and Hōjō.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ehime.

When was the last earthquake in Ehime, Japan?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ehime on the evening of June 18, 2025 at 21:30 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 213km south-southwest of Matsuyama at a depth of 42km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ehime, Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ehime, Japan?

A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ehime on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-southeast of Niihama at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ehime since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Ehime, Japan?

In the past 10 years, 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ehime. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.