Latest earthquakes near Fukui-shi, Fukui today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fukui-shi, Fukui, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fukui-shi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fukui-shi (also known as 福井市), it will show up within minutes.
Fukui-shi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 692 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukui-shi, Fukui in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukui-shi roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukui-shi in 2024. A total of 261 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukui-shi 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-shi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fukui-shi 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 | 646 | 93.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fukui-shi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fukui-shi 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-shi 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-shi 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 Fukui-shi, Fukui 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-shi.
Nearest earthquakes from Fukui-shi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fukui-shi, Fukui. 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 Fukui-shi.
When was the last earthquake in Fukui-shi, Fukui?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukui-shi on the evening of December 3, 2025 at 22:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north-northeast of Fukui-shi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukui-shi, Fukui in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fukui-shi, Fukui?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukui-shi 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-shi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fukui-shi, Fukui?
In the past 10 years, 692 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukui-shi. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
