Latest earthquakes near Gifu-shi, Gifu today
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Recent Gifu-shi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gifu-shi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gifu-shi and elsewhere.
Jun 26, 2026 12:46PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon near Yōkaichiba in Japan.
Gifu-shi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 916 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gifu-shi, Gifu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 91 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gifu-shi roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gifu-shi in 2024. A total of 280 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gifu-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 Gifu-shi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gifu-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 | 854 | 93.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 6.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gifu-shi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gifu-shi 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-shi 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-shi 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-shi, Gifu 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-shi.
Nearest earthquakes from Gifu-shi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gifu-shi, Gifu. 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 Gifu-shi.
When was the last earthquake in Gifu-shi, Gifu?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gifu-shi on the morning of August 12, 2026 at 11:57 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west of Gifu-shi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gifu-shi, Gifu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gifu-shi, Gifu?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gifu-shi 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-shi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gifu-shi, Gifu?
In the past 10 years, 916 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gifu-shi. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
