Latest earthquakes near Fukuyama, Hirochima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fukuyama, Hirochima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fukuyama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fukuyama (also known as 福山), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fukuyama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fukuyama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fukuyama and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Fukuyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 237 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukuyama, Hirochima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukuyama roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukuyama in 2016. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukuyama that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fukuyama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fukuyama 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 | 214 | 90.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 8.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fukuyama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fukuyama occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) south-west of Fukuyama, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fukuyama 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 Fukuyama 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 Fukuyama, Hirochima 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 Fukuyama.
Nearest earthquakes from Fukuyama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fukuyama, Hirochima. 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 Fukuyama.
When was the last earthquake in Fukuyama, Hirochima?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukuyama on the night of December 16, 2024 at 04:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 182km east-southeast of Fukuyama at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukuyama, Hirochima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fukuyama, Hirochima?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukuyama 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 Fukuyama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fukuyama, Hirochima?
In the past 10 years, 237 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukuyama. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
