Latest earthquakes near Fukui, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Fukui.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 28, 2023 23:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 177 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Sep 28, 2023 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 182 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Sep 26, 2023 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 140 km SSW
from Fukui-shi
Sep 25, 2023 23:52
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 276 km SSW
from Fukui-shi
Sep 25, 2023 14:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 182 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Sep 25, 2023 12:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 257 km SSE
from Fukui-shi
Sep 15, 2023 18:38
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 116 km SE
from Fukui-shi
Sep 15, 2023 15:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 182 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Sep 11, 2023 04:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 215 km NW
from Fukui-shi
Sep 2, 2023 23:04
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 182 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Aug 24, 2023 00:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 245 km S
from Fukui-shi
Aug 19, 2023 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 48 km ESE
from Fukui-shi
Aug 12, 2023 03:09
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 162 km SE
from Fukui-shi
Aug 5, 2023 07:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 218 km SSE
from Fukui-shi
Jul 28, 2023 07:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 170 km E
from Fukui-shi
Jul 22, 2023 13:44
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 108 km E
from Fukui-shi
Jul 16, 2023 21:54
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 196 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Jul 16, 2023 14:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 223 km SSW
from Fukui-shi
Jul 13, 2023 23:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 107 km SSW
from Fukui-shi
Jul 12, 2023 23:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 191 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Jul 8, 2023 21:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 182 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Jul 8, 2023 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 273 km NE
from Fukui-shi
Jun 21, 2023 08:33
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 260 km S
from Fukui-shi
Jun 20, 2023 20:10
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 149 km ENE
from Fukui-shi
Jun 17, 2023 22:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 198 km NE
from Fukui-shi

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Recent Fukui Earthquake News

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Fukui Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
47 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Sep 28, 2023 23:29

Average

A total of 472 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Fukui, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukui roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukui in 2022. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukui that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 kilometers (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 7 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. 4 445 94.28%
Mag. 5 23 4.87%
Mag. 6 4 0.85%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Fukui

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.2
On May 5, 2023 14:42.
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 May 5, 2023 14:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 191 kilometers (119 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 123 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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List of strongest earthquakes near Fukui.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 191 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 162 km ENE
from Fukui-shi
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 231 km WSW
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
Nov 19, 2013 04:10
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 206 km SSE
from Fukui-shi
May 5, 2023 21:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 184 km NNE
from Fukui-shi
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 148 km SSW
from Fukui-shi
Nov 2, 2018 16:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 284 km SSW
from Fukui-shi
May 9, 2022 17:33
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 181 km SSE
from Fukui-shi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Fukui

Earthquakes by city in Fukui

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Fukui, Japan?

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukui on the evening of September 28, 2023 at 23:29 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 177km north-northeast 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, 472 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukui. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.