Latest earthquakes near Kakamigahara, Gifu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kakamigahara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kakamigahara (also known as 各務原), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kakamigahara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kakamigahara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kakamigahara 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.
Kakamigahara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 989 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kakamigahara, Gifu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 98 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kakamigahara roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kakamigahara in 2024. A total of 294 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kakamigahara 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 Kakamigahara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kakamigahara 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 | 921 | 93.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 61 | 6.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kakamigahara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kakamigahara occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north of Kakamigahara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kakamigahara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 270 kilometers (168 mi) north of Kakamigahara. It is the strongest earthquake near Kakamigahara 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 Kakamigahara, 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 Kakamigahara.
Nearest earthquakes from Kakamigahara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kakamigahara, 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 Kakamigahara.
When was the last earthquake in Kakamigahara, Gifu?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kakamigahara 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 Kakamigahara, Gifu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kakamigahara, Gifu?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kakamigahara on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south-southwest of Kakamigahara at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kakamigahara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kakamigahara, Gifu?
In the past 10 years, 989 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kakamigahara. This averages to 99 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
