Latest earthquakes near Hiroshima, Hirochima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hiroshima, Hirochima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hiroshima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hiroshima (also known as ひろしま), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hiroshima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hiroshima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hiroshima 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.
Hiroshima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 316 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hiroshima, Hirochima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hiroshima roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hiroshima in 2016. A total of 121 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hiroshima that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hiroshima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hiroshima 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 | 276 | 87.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 10.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hiroshima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 257 kilometers (160 mi) south-west of Hiroshima. It is the strongest earthquake near Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima, 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 Hiroshima.
Nearest earthquakes from Hiroshima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hiroshima, 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 Hiroshima.
When was the last earthquake in Hiroshima, Hirochima?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hiroshima on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 11:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 122km south of Hiroshima at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hiroshima, Hirochima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hiroshima, Hirochima?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hiroshima on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 257km south of Hiroshima at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hiroshima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hiroshima, Hirochima?
In the past 10 years, 316 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hiroshima. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
