Latest earthquakes near Ehime, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ehime, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ehime? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ehime (also known as 愛媛県), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Kumamoto in Japan.
Ehime Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 407 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 40 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 363 | 89.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ehime
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 126 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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ehime on the afternoon of October 10, 2026 at 12:16 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 244km southwest of Matsuyama at a depth of 10km under water in the East China 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, 407 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ehime. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
