Latest earthquakes near Fukui, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Fukui.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 4, 2024 00:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 116 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 2, 2024 14:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 162 km E
from Fukui-shi
Dec 2, 2024 09:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 116 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 2, 2024 09:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 2, 2024 08:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 224 km NE
from Fukui-shi
Dec 2, 2024 05:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 1, 2024 23:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 1, 2024 13:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 1, 2024 13:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 116 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 1, 2024 11:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Dec 1, 2024 03:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 94 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 30, 2024 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 94 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 30, 2024 18:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 30, 2024 17:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 30, 2024 10:22
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 30, 2024 09:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 108 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 30, 2024 09:30
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 30, 2024 02:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 94 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 29, 2024 18:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 94 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 29, 2024 17:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 29, 2024 12:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 182 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Nov 29, 2024 00:45
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 107 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Nov 28, 2024 23:08
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 105 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 28, 2024 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 94 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 28, 2024 19:22
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 94 km N
from Fukui-shi

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Fukui

Recent Fukui Earthquake News

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

Fukui Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
68 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Dec 4, 2024 00:40

Average

A total of 684 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukui, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukui roughly every 5 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukui in 2024. A total of 255 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukui that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fukui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fukui 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 Fukui (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 640 93.57%
Mag. 5 38 5.56%
Mag. 6 5 0.73%
Mag. 7 1 0.15%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Fukui

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Dec 7, 1944 13:35.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fukui occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) north-northeast of Fukui-shi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fukui in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-northeast of Fukui-shi. It is the strongest earthquake near Fukui 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 Fukui, 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 Fukui.

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2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Fukui.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Tokyo)
M 7.5 184 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 231 km WSW
from Fukui-shi
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 191 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 136 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Nov 26, 2024 22:47
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 110 km N
from Fukui-shi
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 269 km SSE
from Fukui-shi
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 299 km S
from Fukui-shi
Jan 9, 2024 17:59
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 243 km NE
from Fukui-shi
Jan 1, 2024 16:06
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 183 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Jun 3, 2024 06:31
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 180 km NNE
from Fukui-shi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Fukui

Earthquakes by city in Fukui

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

Use this regional Fukui earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Takefu, Tsuruga, Sabae, Ono, Maruoka, Obama, Katsuyama and Mikuni.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Fukui, Japan?

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukui on the night of December 4, 2024 at 00:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 116km north of Fukui-shi at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukui, Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Fukui, Japan?

A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukui on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south of Fukui-shi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fukui since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Fukui, Japan?

In the past 10 years, 684 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukui. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.