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.
Jun 21, 2023 08:33AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 11, 2023 01:20AM
M4.5 Earthquake hit near Gobō in Japan on Sunday Night.
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 11, 2023 04:16AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Kamogawa in Japan.
May 10, 2023 09:54PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Sea of Japan near Takaoka (Japan).
May 10, 2023 07:14AM
Shallow M4.8 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Morning in the Sea of Japan near Toyama (Japan).
Fukui Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
Earthquakes by city in Fukui
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fukui, Japan.
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.
