Latest earthquakes near Gifu, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gifu, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gifu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gifu (also known as 岐阜県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gifu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gifu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gifu 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.
Gifu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1186 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gifu, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 118 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gifu roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gifu in 2024. A total of 313 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gifu 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 Gifu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gifu 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 | 1114 | 93.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 5.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gifu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gifu occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) north of Gifu-shi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gifu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 268 kilometers (167 mi) north of Gifu-shi. It is the strongest earthquake near Gifu 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 Gifu, 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 Gifu.
Earthquakes by city in Gifu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gifu, Japan.
Use this regional Gifu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Takayama, Toki, Nakatsugawa, Minokamo, Gujō, Mizunami, Gero, Tarui, Yamagata, Mino, Kasamatsuchō, Gōdo, Kitagata and Mitake.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gifu.
When was the last earthquake in Gifu, Japan?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gifu on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east of Kakamigahara at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gifu, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gifu, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gifu on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southwest of Gifu-shi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gifu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gifu, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 1186 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gifu. This averages to 119 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
