Latest earthquakes near Fukui, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fukui, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fukui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fukui (also known as 福井県), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Fukui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 702 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 70 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 261 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukui 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 653 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 6.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fukui
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 126 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukui on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 107km north-east of Fukui-shi at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 702 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukui. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
