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 2, 2025 11:03PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyakonojō (Japan) on Wednesday Evening.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Hirochima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 409 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 40 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hirochima roughly every 8 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 | 361 | 88.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 9.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 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 125 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirochima on the evening of May 21, 2025 at 20:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east of Hiroshima at a depth of 70km 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, 409 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hirochima. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
