Latest earthquakes near Niihama, Ehime today
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Recent Niihama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Niihama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Niihama and elsewhere.
Apr 2, 2025 11:03PM
Shallow M6.2 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyakonojō (Japan) on Wednesday Evening.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Niihama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 391 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Niihama, Ehime in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Niihama roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Niihama in 2016. A total of 120 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Niihama that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Niihama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Niihama 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 | 340 | 86.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 10.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Niihama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Niihama occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Niihama, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Niihama 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-west of Niihama. It is the strongest earthquake near Niihama 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 Niihama, Ehime 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 Niihama.
Nearest earthquakes from Niihama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Niihama, Ehime. 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 Niihama.
When was the last earthquake in Niihama, Ehime?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Niihama on the morning of April 18, 2025 at 08:57 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 223km southwest of Niihama at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Niihama, Ehime in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Niihama, Ehime?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Niihama 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 Niihama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Niihama, Ehime?
In the past 10 years, 391 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niihama. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
