Latest earthquakes near Kōriyama, Fukushima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kōriyama, Fukushima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kōriyama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kōriyama (also known as 郡山), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kōriyama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kōriyama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kōriyama and elsewhere.
Dec 28, 2024 04:10AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Kōriyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2910 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kōriyama, Fukushima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 291 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kōriyama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kōriyama in 2022. A total of 385 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kōriyama that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kōriyama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kōriyama 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 | 2694 | 92.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 6.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kōriyama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kōriyama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) west of Kōriyama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kōriyama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 201 kilometers (125 mi) west of Kōriyama. It is the strongest earthquake near Kōriyama 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 Kōriyama, Fukushima 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 Kōriyama.
Nearest earthquakes from Kōriyama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kōriyama, Fukushima. 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 Kōriyama.
When was the last earthquake in Kōriyama, Fukushima?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōriyama on the morning of January 7, 2025 at 06:07 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north of Kōriyama at a depth of 20km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kōriyama, Fukushima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kōriyama, Fukushima?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōriyama on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 201km east-northeast of Kōriyama at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kōriyama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kōriyama, Fukushima?
In the past 10 years, 2910 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kōriyama. This averages to 291 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
