Latest earthquakes near Gifu, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Gifu.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 27, 2024 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 166 km SSE
from Gifu-shi
Mar 23, 2024 08:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 4 km E
from Gifu-shi
Mar 23, 2024 02:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 240 km NNE
from Gifu-shi
Mar 22, 2024 01:08
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 97 km W
from Gifu-shi
Mar 21, 2024 09:08
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 281 km ENE
from Gifu-shi
Mar 18, 2024 18:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 279 km E
from Tajimi
Mar 18, 2024 03:50
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 286 km E
from Tajimi
Mar 15, 2024 19:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 234 km N
from Gifu-shi
Mar 14, 2024 13:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 261 km SSE
from Gifu-shi
Mar 13, 2024 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 187 km N
from Gifu-shi
Mar 9, 2024 12:47
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 222 km N
from Gifu-shi
Mar 9, 2024 04:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 291 km E
from Tajimi
Mar 9, 2024 02:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 204 km SW
from Gifu-shi
Mar 7, 2024 15:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 213 km N
from Gifu-shi
Mar 7, 2024 11:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 204 km SW
from Gifu-shi
Mar 7, 2024 05:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 194 km E
from Gifu-shi
Mar 5, 2024 11:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 267 km NNE
from Gifu-shi
Mar 4, 2024 17:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 198 km N
from Gifu-shi
Mar 2, 2024 20:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 296 km ENE
from Tajimi
Mar 2, 2024 09:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 289 km ESE
from Tajimi
Mar 2, 2024 03:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 287 km E
from Tajimi
Mar 2, 2024 03:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 287 km E
from Tajimi
Mar 2, 2024 01:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 296 km E
from Tajimi
Mar 1, 2024 13:14
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 209 km N
from Gifu-shi
Mar 1, 2024 05:43
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 351 km E
from Gifu-shi

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gifu

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.

Gifu Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
115 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Mar 27, 2024 23:13

Average

A total of 1155 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 115 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 216 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gifu that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Gifu with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Gifu (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1078 93.33%
Mag. 5 69 5.97%
Mag. 6 7 0.61%
Mag. 7 1 0.09%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Gifu

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Gifu.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Tokyo)
M 7.5 234 km N
from Gifu-shi
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 258 km SSE
from Gifu-shi
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 268 km W
from Gifu-shi
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 169 km NE
from Gifu-shi
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 241 km N
from Gifu-shi
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 197 km N
from Gifu-shi
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 186 km SSE
from Gifu-shi
May 5, 2014 05:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 248 km ESE
from Gifu-shi
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 230 km S
from Gifu-shi
Jan 9, 2024 17:59
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 287 km NNE
from Gifu-shi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gifu on the evening of March 27, 2024 at 23:13 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south-southeast of Gifu-shi at a depth of 348km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 1155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gifu. This averages to 116 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.