Latest earthquakes near Hirochima, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hirochima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hirochima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hirochima (also known as 広島県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hirochima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hirochima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hirochima and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Apr 8, 2024 10:25AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Nichinan in Japan on Monday Morning.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Hirochima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hirochima, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hirochima roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hirochima in 2016. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hirochima that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hirochima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hirochima 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 | 332 | 87.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 10.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hirochima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hirochima occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-west of Hiroshima, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hirochima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 279 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Fukuyama. It is the strongest earthquake near Hirochima 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 Hirochima, 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 Hirochima.
Earthquakes by city in Hirochima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hirochima, Japan.
Use this regional Hirochima earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Onomichi, Mihara, Hatsukaichi, Fuchūchō, Kannabechō-yahiro, Miyoshi, Takehara, Ōtake, Ōno-hara, Innoshima, Shin’ichi and Shōbara.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hirochima.
When was the last earthquake in Hirochima, Japan?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirochima on the morning of April 26, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 200km southwest of Hiroshima at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hirochima, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hirochima, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirochima on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 279km east-southeast of Fukuyama at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hirochima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hirochima, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hirochima. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
